Memphis-Shelby County Schools board narrows superintendent search to 3 finalists
Yolonda Brown, Marie Feagins and Cheryl Proctor will face a round of in-depth interviews in January.
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December 2023
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Satan Club will get to meet at Chimneyrock Elementary — for now
Memphis-Shelby County Schools hosted a press conference Wednesday, Dec. 13, to address parent and community concerns about a new after-school club that will rent space at a Cordova elementary school.
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U of M program aids students with intellectual disabilities
Through TigerLIFE (Learning Independence Fostering Education and Employment), students receive a postsecondary education, gain employment and live independently in their communities.
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Rhodes College graduate to become Rhodes Scholar
As a Rhodes College student, Mariam Khayata explored questions central to her identity and her experience living in Syria. Last month, she got the opportunity to continue those studies at the University of Oxford in England.
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November 2023
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Tenn. lawmakers unsure of how to go about rejecting federal funding
Eight hours of meetings focused on federal education funding and whether Tennessee should give that funding up wrapped last week. Here are some of the main takeaways.
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Tennessee Department of Education refuses to take stance on federal funds
Tennessee’s education commissioner refused to say Tuesday whether she supports or opposes the possible rejection of more than $1 billion in annual school funding from the federal government.
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The controversy over a George Floyd book event at Whitehaven High School
The authors of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book on George Floyd had to give their presentation to Whitehaven High students without going too deep into the book’s main theme of systemic racism.
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October 2023
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DeSoto County career expo provides hands-on experience for students
A two-day expo at the Landers Center is providing students a look at different professions, some of which they may not have even considered.
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September 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Access to a good education ‘draws a sharp line’
“Every child in the county deserves a shot at life. To think otherwise conflicts with the values of a democratic society that says every human being has inherent dignity.”
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August 2023
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Local educators drop off their ‘baggage’ at New Memphis event
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.
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July 2023
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Tennessee education commissioner leaving role
Tennessee will be getting a new education commissioner this summer, the state Department of Education announced Monday morning.
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June 2023
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The search for a new MSCS superintendent: How we got here and what’s next
In recent weeks, the search for a new Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent has fallen apart, and the board will discuss next steps at a Thursday, June 1, retreat.
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May 2023
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More than half of Tennessee third graders fall short on state test
Memphis-Shelby County Schools began releasing state-mandated test scores to students and families Monday, in a year when the district estimates that 41% of third graders would be at risk for retention.
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MSCS Project RESTORE showing results just months after launch
The project trains selected students, known as ambassadors, in the areas of resilience, relationship building, conflict resolution, nonviolent responses, social-emotional learning and workplace readiness.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools board chair to meet about activists’ ban
The chair of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board will meet with community leaders May 22 to discuss the recent ban that was placed on several local activists after a special board meeting Tuesday, May 9.
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‘Freedom Writers’ author invites Collierville leaders into her classroom
Erin Gruwell — a teacher, author and activist — spoke to Collierville’s Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. She metaphorically invited them into Room 203, her old classroom.
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MSCS board to have new meeting to discuss superintendent search
The Tuesday meeting appears to be a new development.
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DeSoto Christian Academy students turn trash into treasured art
Using information they learned through their studies, students at DeSoto Christian Academy built mini versions of various themed structures.
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April 2023
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901 Student Passport Program returns this summer with more than before
The county is looking for nonprofit attractions to participate in the 901 Student Passport Program, which returns this summer. Beyond free museum admission, activities for local youth will be coordinated with the YMCA and other organizations.
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Hanley Elementary stakeholders want to stay in Achievement School District
“We want to keep Hanley in Journey Community Schools because we think it’s the best option for our students, families and community,” said Nickalous Manning, executive director of Journey Community Schools.
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March 2023
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University of Memphis appoints new provost
The University of Memphis has brought back a former veteran professor to serve as its new and permanent second-in-command.
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Arlington High TV named top in the state
The school recently took home 19 awards from the 2023 Tennessee High School Press Association Awards, including Overall Best TV Station for its AHS TigerLife channel on YouTube.
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February 2023
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State senate votes to expand Memphis, Nashville school voucher program to Chattanooga
Tennessee Senate lawmakers approved the expansion of an education voucher program, currently just for Shelby and Davidson Counties, that allows public tax dollars to be given to families to pay for private schooling to Hamilton County.
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St. Agnes, St. Dominic unveil $20M improvements and new facility
Construction begins this winter where the old campus gym sat. Buckman Hall will be torn down in 2024 for the second phase of the campaign.
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October 2022
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Bodine celebrates 50 years of helping students with reading struggles
As Bodine celebrates its 50th anniversary, the school is looking beyond its Germantown campus into ways it can help the greater Memphis community.
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