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'It’s all for these kids:' Thousands unite at the St. Jude Memphis Marathon

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:13:10 -0600

More than 20,000 participants from all 50 states and 75 countries crowded the streets of Downtown Memphis for one of the biggest fundraising events of the year in the fight against childhood cancer.

MSCS amends budget to include $5 million in HVAC maintenance

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:57:27 -0500

The decision came as some Memphis-Shelby County School buildings are struggling with air-conditioning issues amid a summer of record high temperatures.

Making a splash: U of M president kicks off new year with fountain run

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:20:34 -0500

University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave ran through the campus fountain hand-in-hand with SGA leaders on the first day of school amid a flurry of activity on the student plaza.

Local educators drop off their 'baggage' at New Memphis event

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 13:16:35 -0500

New Memphis hosted “Spillit: Baggage Claim,” an event honoring local teachers with its 2023 Educators of Excellence awards and providing them with an open forum to share their stories.

MSCS general counsel resigns, Memphis attorney Odell Horton Jr. replacement

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:56:18 -0500

Horton Jr. will bring “a wealth of experience” to his new role, according to MSCS interim superintendent Toni Williams.

Statewide assessment of academic growth shows gains for MSCS

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:00:04 -0500

Memphis-Shelby County Schools scored a Level 5 distinction on the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System for the second consecutive year.

Maribeth Jeffreys 'always wanted to be a kindergarten teacher'

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:57:25 -0500

Emmanuel United Methodist Kindergarten has hired Maribeth Jeffreys as the school’s new director. Jeffreys has 10 years of experience teaching in the Collierville school system and is the youngest director in the school’s history.

Leaders of Color grads step out, eager to take their place in community

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 07:43:20 -0500

The nonprofit organization’s six-month leadership program guides members of the Black and Latinx communities to run for public office or to campaign for others seeking elected positions.

Some Memphis educators call state law 'a barrier to teaching the truth'

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:19:24 -0500

Two Memphis educators are plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against the state over the 2021 “prohibited concepts” law.

Here's what Calvo wants in the next MSCS superintendent

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:22:29 -0500

Barely one week into his new role, Mauricio Calvo already has ideas regarding the superintendent search, charter schools and student literacy.

MSCS board meets about programs to enhance student performance

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Wed, 9 Aug 2023 07:23:32 -0500

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education discussed plans to increase student achievement going into the new school year at a committee meeting Tuesday, Aug. 8.

MSCS kicks off first day of school

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Mon, 7 Aug 2023 14:39:46 -0500

Teachers, students and faculty geared up for the first day of school Monday, Aug. 7, as more than 110,000 MSCS students headed back to class for the 2023-24 school year.

World-class pole vaulters soar over Beale Street

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Sat, 5 Aug 2023 22:19:02 -0500

The seventh John “Buck” Ewing pole vault competition is part of the Ed Murphey Classic held at Rhodes College and on Beale Street. This was the first year for the Murphey Mile.

MSCS supply giveaway preps students for new school year

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Sat, 5 Aug 2023 20:40:31 -0500

“We’re not responsible just to educate children but to help the total child. Part of that is making sure they have uniforms and school supplies,” Memphis-Shelby County Schools official Althea Greene said. “It’s part of making sure they’re ready on day one.”

MSCS board revises superintendent application

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 13:49:36 -0500

Memphis-Shelby County Schools released an updated superintendent application Thursday, Aug. 3, as the board spends an additional $19,000 to continue the search.

Community Foundation, City Council award nearly $450K in HBCU scholarships

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Wed, 2 Aug 2023 20:26:25 -0500

More than 80 Memphis high school graduates were honored with a dinner reception at Memphis City Hall Wednesday night after being awarded scholarships from the Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund.

Innovate Memphis fills new role to help students get to school

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Wed, 2 Aug 2023 19:43:40 -0500

Nikki Dildine and her team will work on a school-by-school basis supporting transportation safety programs.

'I’m so thankful for this’: Giveaways ease back-to-school stress for parents

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:49:39 -0500

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and Manassas High School were just two organizations hosting back-to-school events Saturday, July 29, giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies.

State's largest teachers' union sues over 'prohibited concepts' law

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:44:44 -0500

The Tennessee Education Association and five state educators including two affiliated with MSCS filed a lawsuit against the 2021 ‘prohibited concepts’ law, banning certain discussion surrounding race and gender in public and charter schools.

Back-to-school giveaways begin Saturday

aliciak.davidson@gmail.com (Alicia Davidson) — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:25:53 -0500

As the first day of school and tax-free weekend approach, organizations, including the Memphis Police Department and Memphis Public Libraries, are helping students prepare with free school supplies.