Suburban schools close remainder of week
Many suburban districts are utilizing virtual learning due to the snowy conditions.
Topic: Education
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February 2021
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Suburban schools close Tuesday after snow covers Shelby County
Many suburban school districts will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 16, after significant snowfall blanketed Shelby County.
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SCS to begin gradual return to classroom next month
SCS students will begin to gradually return to campus beginning March 1, the district announced Friday, with older students coming back a week later.
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The risks of reopening — and not reopening — Shelby County Schools
This episode of “Behind the Headlines” is part of a series of shows on education during COVID.
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The challenges of virtual learning and how to recover from “learning loss”
The conversation on “Behind the Headlines” with three experts in education reveals the complexities in reopening schools and helping students catch up.
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January 2021
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Legislators approve handful of education-related measures to end short special session
Intent on returning kids to classrooms, reversing months of “learning loss” and improving literacy, the Tennessee General Assembly approved a handful of bills Thursday and Friday, Jan. 21-22, and $110 million in spending.
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Education bills advance as special legislative session continues
Legislators passed four bills Thursday, Jan. 21, during the third day of a special education session amid protests from Democrats, education advocates and at least one Republican.
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Lee outlines plan to address learning loss of students amid school closures
Kicking off a special legislative session focused on education, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Tuesday, Jan. 19, outlined his plans to address the learning loss many students have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kelsey appointed to chair state Senate’s education committee
Kelsey, who represents Germantown, Cordova and East Memphis. will serve as chairman of the senate education committee.
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December 2020
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Memphis school leaders ask $30 million for learning loss and literacy
The request would increase to about $50 million annually in the third year as the Memphis district hires more teacher assistants for students in K-2.
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After-school program a reality after receiving $320K UT grant
Granville T. Woods Academy was awarded a $320,000 grant from University of Tennessee’s Extension program. The STEM-based (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) school was one of two grant recipients in the entire state.
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November 2020
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Junior Achievement adds more entrepreneurship programs
In its Building Blocks program, JA partners with Shelby County Schools to offer a 40-part video series and curriculum guides to introduce students to local entrepreneurs.
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Linda Fisher ‘enjoyed every minute’ on Germantown school board
Linda Fisher is stepping down from the Germantown Board of Education after seven years. Fisher is the last original member on the suburban district’s board.
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October 2020
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Opinion: Why our schools need to reopen
White children are two times more likely than Black and Hispanic children to have the option of going to school in person. Shouldn’t we be more troubled by this social injustice?
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Local charter network to allow some teachers and students back into classroom
If the initial plan is successful, FCS officials hope its full return to in-person learning mirrors Shelby County Schools, slated for January 2021.
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St. George’s names Gibson head of school
St. George’s has named Timothy Gibson as head of school. Gibson has served in the position on an interim basis since Ross Peters stepped down.
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September 2020
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Report: Tenn. students suffer learning loss due to pandemic shutdown
Gov. Bill Lee sounded the alarm Wednesday, saying Tennessee is projecting a massive learning loss by students because of school closings during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for minority students and those with disabilities.
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August 2020
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Mark Hansen will not seek reelection for Collierville Schools board
Mark Hansen will not seek reelection to the Collierville Schools board this year. After more than six years of service, he has decided to end his time.
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Several schools return to in-person learning
It’s the first time students have attended in person school in Shelby County for nearly five months.
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Madonna Learning Center to welcome students after nearly 5 months apart
Madonna Learning Center will welcome students back to school as early as Monday. Staff has prepared all summer to foster a safe environment where students learn and achievements are celebrated.
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June 2020
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Germantown secures superintendent through 2024 with contract
Germantown Municipal School District unanimously approved a new contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel, carrying him to 2024.
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May 2020
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What students need when schools reopen
Rather than assuming all students are behind when schools reopen, we should begin the school year providing grade-level content and addressing lost-learning challenges as they are identified.
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Incarnation School to close due to low enrollment
Reverend Jacek Kowal cited changing demographics in Collierville, competing private schools and COVID-19 among factors which led to decision to shut school doors.
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April 2020
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Collierville Schools approves budget in virtual meeting
The pandemic creates funding challenges, but the district expects federal aid through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Additionally, the 2020 fund balance will help alleviate obstacles.
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Tennessee’s 1M students will learn less because of coronavirus closures
Students will miss at least 50 days of classroom instruction — almost a third of the school year — because of the pandemic.
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