Rally condemns legislative proposal for state to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Ron Redwing speaks during a rally held by the S.O.S. (Save our Students) Coalition Against State Takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church on Monday, March 17, 2025. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
A new state legislative proposal to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools drew immediate opposition from some local community, church and elected leaders Monday, March 17, the day before Tennessee lawmakers were set to debate the legislation for the first time.
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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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