White Station High teacher a finalist for STEM award
Dr. Chikezie Madu, a science teacher at White Station High School, is one of the state’s six finalists for the Presidential Awards in Math and Science Teaching.
Daja E. Henry
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Daja E. Henry is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Howard University and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and currently is a general assignment reporter.
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May 2021
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: 93 new cases, 2 additional deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 93 new coronavirus cases and 2 additional deaths Sunday, May 23.
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Public Safety Memphis Police officer killed in car crash
Memphis police officer Scotty Triplett was killed in a crash Saturday afternoon in Hickory Hill.
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City of Memphis More than 100 Memphians sing, pray in support of Israel
More than 100 people came out to Memphis Jewish Community Center Wednesday evening to rally for peace.
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Downtown Marchers stand in solidarity with Palestine amid violent conflict
Hundreds gathered Downtown in solidarity with those who have been killed or hurt in Palestine.
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EducationHigh school students trade in-person classes for jobs
With the flexibility of virtual learning, high school students have taken up part-time jobs and extra hours instead of returning to school buildings.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: 149 new cases, no deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 149 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths Sunday, May 2.
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April 2021
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EducationState decision on virtual learning means big change for SCS students
About 60,000 Shelby County families will have to return their children to classrooms or transfer to a virtual school next year due to a mandate by the Tennessee Department of Education.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: 119 new cases, 3 additional deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 119 new coronavirus cases and three additional deaths Sunday, April 25.
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EducationHere’s what (Memphis?) Shelby County Schools will look like over the next 10 years
“Reimagine 901” includes school closures, new buildings, improvements or expansions to existing schools, investment in deferred building maintenance, as well as bilingual immersion programs and fine arts.
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Education SCS’ ‘Reimagine 901’ plan includes new builds, school closures
Superintendent Joris Ray’s proposed plan will include two school closures, five new buildings, improvements or expansions to 13 existing schools and a substantial investment in deferred building maintenance.
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City of Memphis National Poor People’s Campaign leader says no to Byhalia Pipeline
‘Not here, not now, not ever on our watch,' said Rev. Dr. William Barber II during a rally Sunday protesting the Byhalia Connection Pipeline that would go through majority Black, poor neighborhoods in southwest Memphis.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: 145 new cases, 3 additional deaths
A total of 291,556 people have been vaccinated in Shelby County. Of those, 110,942 are partially vaccinated and 180,614 are fully vaccinated.
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Education Superintendent ‘reimagines’ new name, other changes for SCS
Joris Ray previewed his Reimagine 901 plan, which will include higher teacher salaries, smaller class sizes and new educational programming.
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Education Whitehaven school’s ‘store’ rewards positive behavior
Students at Robert R. Church Elementary School in Whitehaven can now exchange points for prizes after a $10,000 donation funded their new incentive store.
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Education SCS student, official discuss equity in American education
SCS equity officer Dr. Michael Lowe and Cordova Middle student Justin Crutcher joined a national conversation on equity in Black boys’ educational experiences.
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State GovernmentStudent fired at officers at Knoxville school, was killed
Police say one juvenile is confirmed dead in a shooting Monday at a high school in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Knoxville school shooting prompts delay of gun ‘sanctuary’ measure
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Education Chimneyrock Elementary debuts outdoor reading garden
Chimneyrock Elementary School Monday debuted its new reading garden with amphitheater-style seating, a walking trail and flowers planted by students and teachers.
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Spirit of Memphis Memphis area churches celebrate Easter post-lockdown
Easter Sunday marked the first time many Memphians dusted off their Sunday best since the pandemic shut down churches last year.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: 4th straight day of more than 150 new cases
The Shelby County Department of Health reported 155 new coronavirus cases and no additional virus-related deaths on Sunday, April 11.
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Education New Alcy Elementary School a ‘long time coming’
SCS held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for the school, which opened this fall to students from the former Alcy, Magnolia and Charjean elementary schools in South Memphis.
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Education SCS approves 2021-22 calendar with a ‘tight summer’
Superintendent Joris Ray said teacher burnout was considered in the plan, and teachers had direct input into the schedule.
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Education Memphis Teacher Residency starts program to bolster literacy efforts
Memphis Teacher Residency announced its new Memphis Literacy Institute, aimed at training teachers with a focus on literacy.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus: 103 new cases, no additional deaths
Shelby County Health Department reported 103 new coronavirus cases and no additional virus-related deaths Sunday.
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March 2021
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EducationTeachers juggle challenges of in-person and virtual learning
The addition of virtual learning to in-person classroom instruction complicates Shelby County Schools teachers’ jobs.
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