Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) Community Achieves program is excited to launch a Spring Poverty Simulation Training. The simulation will be held on Thursday, April 6 from 9:00am-12:00pm at Family & Children's Services (2400 Clifton Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209).
The Poverty Simulation provides a practical and interactive experience that breaks down poverty stereotypes by allowing participants to step into the real-life situations. Poverty is often portrayed as a stand-alone issue - but this simulation allows individuals to walk a month in the shoes of someone who is facing poverty and realize how complex and interconnected issues of poverty really are. The objective is to sensitize us to the day-to-day realities and hopes to motivate participants to serve students, families and their communities more effectively and empathetically.
During the simulation, each participant is given an identity, placed in a family, and “lives” a “month” in poverty. Each family must work together to provide food, shelter, and a steady source of income. It is especially important that they know the resources to access what is available in the community.
We know that this will be an eye-opening impactful day for you. Please feel free to dress comfortably and come ready to experience a day of learning and engaging in something new.
Schedule of the day:
- Registration begins at 8:15-8:40am with light breakfast snacks and water offered.
- The simulation will begin promptly at 8:45 to 11:00 am and the debriefing session from 11:00-12:00pm. Participants must stay for the entire training.
Details:
- Registration deadline: Extended to April 3
- Registration must be completed using the link above that directs you to the NAZA Eventbrite page.
- Seating is limited to 65 participants
- Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Family & Children’s Services, 2400 Clifton Ave, Nashville, TN 37209
- A light breakfast and water will be provided
If you have any additional questions, please contact Kashonda.Babb@mnps.org
