Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Shaka Mitchell https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/521 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2026 Opinion: Look at the facts, not the hysteria, on school choice https://dailymemphian.com/article/41418 <p>&ldquo;I had a positive experience in public schools. I don&rsquo;t, however, find it impossible to believe that the same school that worked for me ... isn&rsquo;t the best fit for every other child in my community.&rdquo;</p> SMitchell@federationforchildren.org (Shaka Mitchell) Front Page Opinion https://dailymemphian.com/article/41418 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 04:00:01 -0600 Opinion: What can we learn about education during this pandemic? https://dailymemphian.com/article/17023 <p>The pandemic has forced innovation. Schools should be sharing best practices, whether in-person or all-remote. We should be learning from one another&rsquo;s failings, and successes, and accelerate progress.</p> SMitchell@federationforchildren.org (Shaka Mitchell) Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/17023 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:36:22 -0500