MSCS talks safety, security measures in light of recent school shooting
During committee sessions Tuesday, MSCS discussed safety and security measures and other things that it is doing to curb violence at its schools and keep students safe.
Topic: Memphis-Shelby County Schools
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April 2023
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Overview of Memphis-Shelby County Schools budget includes boost in teacher pay
Memphis-Shelby County Schools gave an overview of its upcoming budget, projecting increased revenue and proposing new investments.
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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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As MSCS nears the end of its search for a new leader, its board chair looks back
As the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board of education is nearing the end of its months-long search for a new superintendent, The Daily Memphian talked to board chair Althea Greene to look back on the process and discuss what lies ahead for the district and its new leader.
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March 2023
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MSCS says Cummings students will remain at La Rose next year
Memphis-Shelby County Schools also gave updates about Hanley School, Mt. Pisgah Early College Middle and High School and the former Shady Grove Elementary.
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What’s going on at Shady Grove? MSCS plans for early childhood hub
New plans for the former Shady Grove Elementary include pre-K classrooms, new playgrounds, office space for district employees and resources for the surrounding community.
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Toni Williams wants MSCS top job for good
MSCS interim superintendent Toni Williams has decided she wants the top job — permanently.
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MSCS State of the District 2023: Better teacher pay, a new facilities plan and an academics review
Interim Superintendent Toni Williams said a 10-year plan is in the works that would entail looking at building utilization, enrollment, school combinations, new buildings and wrap-around services for students.
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Cummings K-8 Optional School ceiling repairs in the works
A tentative repair contract shows a projected final completion date of Aug. 15, a week after the new school year is set to start.
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At least 18 eye top spot at MSCS, search firm says
The school board is set to name a new superintendent in April, with the person starting between May and July.
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‘We’re trying to create a pipeline': MSCS holds inaugural New Teachers Signing Day
Seven new Memphis-Shelby County Schools teachers signed contracts today in advance of their graduation from the University of Memphis’ River City Partnership program, which specifically works to prepare students for positions within urban school districts.
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February 2023
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MSCS board greenlights land purchase for new Cordova high school
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board voted unanimously to purchase 35.79 acres in Cordova for $3.579 million.
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MSCS, community members discuss 2024 budget priorities
Tito Langston, the district’s deputy CFO, talked about the timeline for the district’s next budget and recent financial investments. Three surveys were also offered, and community members presented questions and concerns.
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MSCS superintendent search attracting national interest
Max McGee, president of Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates, said the superintendent position at Memphis-Shelby County Schools has already attracted three candidates from three other states.
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Speakers call third-grade reading retention law ‘unfair’ at town hall
Under the third-grade retention law, students who don’t score proficiently on the English Language Arts portion of their TCAP test are eligible to be held back unless they meet certain conditions.
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MSCS board looking at possible locations for Cordova-area high school
Board members discussed some details for a new high school, which comes as a result of Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ agreement to relinquish ownership of the Germantown namesake schools.
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Parents, local leaders speak out against MSCS security staff using pepper spray
Memphis-Shelby County Schools has contended that allowing school security staff to use pepper spray against students to break up fights is generally safe, but some still don’t agree with the practice.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools aims to curb campus violence
Project RESTORE, funded through a $422,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, aims to train students in nonviolent conflict resolution techniques.
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MSCS selects firm to search for new superintendent
The district’s board of education voted unanimously at its business meeting Tuesday night to hire Hazard, Young, Attea, and Associates to conduct the search.
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‘It gives a lot of people pause:’ MSCS board responds to conflict of interest concern
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‘It gives a lot of people pause:’ MSCS board responds to conflict of interest concern
MSCS board members sound off on Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti’s opinion suggesting Keith Williams may have a conflict of interest serving both on the district board and as head of one of its two teacher unions.
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MSCS board member could have conflict of interest, state attorney general says
Keith Williams, who represents District 6, also serves as executive director of the Memphis-Shelby County Education Association, the oldest of the district’s two teacher unions.
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Memphis area schools announce Thursday closures due to icy conditions
Memphis-Shelby County Schools and seven suburban districts announced canceled classes Thursday because of continued icy conditions.
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January 2023
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Suburban schools, city-county district cancel classes Wednesday
Local school districts decided early Tuesday afternoon to cancel classes Wednesday, Feb. 1, with increasing wintery weather hazards.
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Forecasted winter weather closes Memphis area schools on Tuesday
With the anticipated winter weather predicted overnight, Memphis area school districts have made the decision to cancel Tuesday classes.
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MSCS, UTHSC announce cancellations, early closures ahead of Nichols footage release
Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center announced schedule alterations for Friday, Jan. 27.
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