There are 11 article(s) tagged Bo Griffin:

• March 2025

  • Millington to break ground on new middle school

    “We’re expecting a lot more growth in the next five to 10 years,” MMSD Director of Schools James “Bo” Griffin said. “Adding onto the middle school will help us to be ready for that growth.”

    By Michael Waddell March 12, 2025

• June 2023

  • Suburban school districts eye Shelby County budget

    The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will review Mayor Lee Harris’ proposed budget on Monday, and it includes increased funding for the suburban school districts.

    By Abigail Warren June 24, 2023

• August 2022

  • Here’s a look at the changes MSCS has seen over the past decade

    A look at some key dates in a 12-year period that has seen historic changes in the structure of public education in Memphis.

    By Bill Dries August 21, 2022

  • One day, one test: Suburban superintendents wary of retention law

    Suburban superintendents are concerned about the high stakes attached to the TCAP test and if it’s an accurate measure of whether students are reading proficiently.

    By Abigail Warren August 17, 2022

• April 2022

  • Lucy Elementary ‘part of the equation’ in legislation impacting Germantown schools

    Lucy Elementary lies in Millington. It’s one of four Memphis-Shelby County Schools campuses affected by pending legislation.

    By Abigail Warren April 07, 2022

• January 2021

  • TNReady requirements concern suburban superintendents

    The governor and education commissioner have touted districts won’t be penalized based on test results. However, that’s only if 80% of students take the exam. Superintendents are concerned as so much uncertainty surrounds the requirements.

    By Abigail Warren January 22, 2021

• October 2020

  • Behind the Headlines: Lakeland, Millington school superintendents weigh pandemic impact on students

    On “Behind The Headlines,” the leaders of the two suburban school systems also agreed with the recommendation of Gov. Bill Lee not to use the results of state achievement tests this year to evaluate teachers and students. Nevertheless, they are watching to gauge the impact of the pandemic on learning and the lives of students.

    By Bill Dries October 30, 2020

• June 2020

  • TSSAA legislative council votes to maintain dead period

    TSSAA legislative council hears good arguments from both sides but decides not to alter sports calendar.

    By John Varlas June 04, 2020

• April 2020

  • Schools look for graduation solutions in light of closure

    Districts across Tennessee are grappling with graduation celebrations as Gov. Bill Lee recommended schools close for the remainder of the year. Shelby County's suburban schools are looking for ways to honor senior accomplishments.

    By Abigail Warren April 17, 2020

• May 2019

  • Shelby County could distribute municipal school funds monthly; districts owed millions

    School districts in suburban Shelby County municipalities are beginning to receive payments from the county on a more regular basis. The money represents millions owed to the districts for capital projects.

    By Abigail Warren May 28, 2019

• March 2019

  • Suburban superintendents oppose Educational Savings Account legislation

    Shelby County's suburban school superintendents worry about the potential effects of vouchers on public education. While Gov. Bill Lee's proposal affects Shelby County Schools locally, suburban superintendents worry it could expand to affect them as well.

    By Abigail Warren and Michael Waddell March 31, 2019