Memphis’ school district needs to cut $150 million in spending. Hundreds of jobs are on the line.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders have proposed eliminating more than 600 jobs along with a mix of student programs as they figure out how to cut $150 million in spending from next year’s budget. (Getty Images)
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MSCS leaders have proposed eliminating 675 jobs along with a mix of student programs as they figure out how to cut $150 million in spending from next year’s budget.
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Laura Testino
Laura Testino is an enterprise reporter who writes about how public policy shapes Memphis. She is currently reporting from Frayser about education and housing. Please write her with your suggestions and story tips.
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