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Memphis schools lost more than 2,000 students this year, early data shows

bhatch@chalkbeat.org (Bri Hatch) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:32:53 -0500

MSCS continues to lose students year over year, with over 2,000 fewer enrolled in the district compared to last August.

Will MSCS takeover remain paused? Federal court could soon decide

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:08:53 -0500

Arguments in the case are expected to determine whether the takeover remains paused or whether the new state-appointed board of nine regains control over Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

Tennessee kids could see major Meta settlement windfall. How will it be spent?

mbrown@chalkbeat.org (Melissa Brown) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:00:09 -0500

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity,” said Tennessee Rep. Gary Hicks, who sponsored the legislation to launch the Children’s Digital Protection Fund.

Three being investigated after death of 6-year-old left on daycare bus, lawyer says

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:46:47 -0500

Memphis police have completed their investigation into the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones after she was left on a daycare bus, according to attorneys representing her family.

Last-minute student laptop change leaves Memphis parents, teachers scrambling

bhatch@chalkbeat.org (Bri Hatch) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 11:10:06 -0500

MSCS has quietly ended a yearslong policy of giving every student their own personal laptop or tablet.

Should Tennessee fully fund special education pre-K programs?

mbrown@chalkbeat.org (Melissa Brown) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 15:01:07 -0500

A top committee of Tennessee educators wants lawmakers to include special education prekindergarten students in the state’s public school funding formula.

Two real estate agents vie for open Germantown school board seat

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 04:00:12 -0500

A Republican and an independent candidate are facing off for the GMSD board seat that Angela Griffith is vacating.

Tennessee TCAP testing time to increase in 2027 due to new, unscored writing test

mbrown@chalkbeat.org (Melissa Brown) — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 04:00:07 -0500

Trial tests are vital to producing reliable tests, education officials say, but there is concern about Tennessee lengthening TCAP testing times next spring.

Where the 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial candidates stand on education issues

mbrown@chalkbeat.org (Melissa Brown) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:14 -0500

Tennessee governor candidates outline their education platforms and positions on policies such as the state’s third grade reading retention law.

Opinion: MSCS retains status quo while Houston schools defy the odds

rep.mark.white@capitol.tn.gov (Mark White) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:13 -0500

“It’s time for Shelby County government, including the new mayor-elect and county commissioners-elect, to exit their lawsuit against the MSCS oversight board and get to work rebuilding opportunity for Memphis students.”

Mullis to return as Holy Rosary principal after protests

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:24:26 -0500

After protests from parents and community, Darren Mullis has been asked to return as principal at Holy Rosary.

6 disabled MSCS students land internships at Memphis' Amazon center

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:46:35 -0500

Project Search, which trains people with disabilities for jobs through internships with corporations across the U.S. and Europe, partnered with Amazon to place six Memphis students in internships with the shipping giant.

Memphis law school launches institute to guide legal field through AI era

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:09 -0500

The institute seeks to foster AI literacy and accessibility across the legal spectrum.

All MSCS campuses reopen for students Thursday

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:31:15 -0500

School is reopening to all Memphis-Shelby County Schools students as Memphis Light, Gas and Water approaches its target date for power restoration.

TCAP results 2026: See how your Memphis-area school scored

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:50:01 -0500

Search The Daily Memphian’s chart to see how Memphis and Shelby County public schools scored, and whether they improved from last year.

10 MSCS schools to remain closed Wednesday due to power outages

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:20:52 -0500

Memphis-Shelby County Schools officials said persistent power outages are forcing some schools to remain closed.

MSCS keeps 19 campuses closed Tuesday due to lingering power outages

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:17:25 -0500

Families of students who attend the 19 closed schools can receive free meals on Tuesday. Food will be available at each closed campus between noon and 2 p.m., through a partnership with the YMCA.

MSCS closes all campuses Monday due to storm-related power outages

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:49:21 -0500

All Memphis-Shelby County Schools campuses will close Monday, Aug. 24, due to a destructive weekend storm. Collierville Schools delayed start times Monday, but no other suburban school systems had changed schedules.

Holy Rosary families protest Catholic Diocese after principal's abrupt exit

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:36:49 -0500

A sudden personnel change at Holy Rosary Catholic School has sparked outrage, a petition with hundreds of signatures and a demonstration by parents demanding answers from the Catholic Diocese of Memphis.

City Council will talk data centers and medical debt

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:03:32 -0500

Also on the Tuesday agenda: a move of MATA funding, money for the Mud Island amphitheater and more.