Tenn. House advances its version of Memphis school takeover
State Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, attends a bill-signing ceremony at the Tennessee Capitol on Feb. 12. (George Walker IV/AP file)
The measure, narrowed to Memphis-Shelby County Schools, would strip elected school board members of their duties and assign oversight of the district to a board of state-appointed Shelby County residents.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools Rep. Mark White Tennessee General AssemblyLaura 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.
Benjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith reports on state politics for The Daily Memphian. Ben studied journalism at The University of Alabama and wrote for magazines in Alexander City, Alabama. Ben currently lives in Nashville and enjoys music, basketball and reading.
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