Should SCS invest another $15 million in consultant’s ‘Epiphany'?
The $15 million Educational Epiphany “is overwhelmingly supported by teachers and school leaders,” SCS Superintendent Dr. Joris Ray told the board Tuesday. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
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David Waters is Distinguished Journalist in Residence and assistant director of the Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis.
SCS board members, teachers raise questions, concerns about cost, value of consultant Donyall Dickey’s new and expanding “Integrated Approach” literacy plan.
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