St. Mary’s names new head of school
St. Mary’s officially has a replacement for when current head Albert Throckmorton retires.
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May 2026
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April 2026
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Ask the Memphian: Where did Elvis live before Graceland?
Everyone knows Elvis lived at Graceland. But before this, he spent 13 months at 1034 Audubon Drive, during one of the most consequential periods of his career.
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Will TN voucher program expand by 15,000 or 20,000 seats? House and Senate are at odds on details.
House Republicans dropped the immigrant tracking provision of the expansion bill, which is poised for final votes within days.
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Tennessee elementary schools might limit classroom digital device use under pending law
Tennessee schools could limit digital access to K-5 students under pending law.
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Memphis’ forgotten figures: Jimmie Lunceford
You might not have heard of Jimmie Lunceford, a jazz musician and band leader. But in the 1930s, this Memphian was a major star.
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March 2026
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Before driving in Tennessee, Republicans want people to pass the written exam in English
In addition to progress being made on the Republicans’ immigration package this week, voucher expansion moved forward, Memphis Democrats were united while Nashville Democrats split and more at the state Capitol.
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These Memphis-area students are lobbying for mental health investments
The Shelby County Youth Council has spent the past six months crafting a list of almost 20 policy suggestions. Now, they’re trying to get those recommendations into county and city budgets.
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Memphis families grapple with where to send students after approved school closures
The MSCS school board voted last week to shutter five schools by the end of this year. That leaves over 1,200 students to find a new place to go next fall, with the district extending its priority transfer deadline to accommodate last-minute changes.
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February 2026
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Busy year of hiring, firing, reassigning led to payroll problems at MSCS, audit finds
The regular audit is separate from the state-ordered forensic audit of the Memphis school system. The forensic audit is underway.
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Tennessee private school teachers without a degree could get emergency teaching permits under new bill
A new bill would allow some Tennessee private school teachers to get an emergency teaching waiver to teach at a public school without a bachelor’s degree.
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Rhodes’ prison program adds bachelor’s degree
As Rhodes College professor Stephen Haynes puts it, “If you met somebody coming out of prison, wouldn’t it impress you if they had a degree from Rhodes College?”
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December 2025
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Memphis leaders lay out reasons for second school closure proposal in Frayser neighborhood
Memphis parent Chajuana Williams said she would miss the family history embedded at Georgian Hills Elementary if district leaders decide to close the school in June.
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November 2025
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This Tennessee school is stepping up to feed local families cut off from SNAP
Winchester Elementary opened its food pantry in March. The government shutdown means more Memphis families are going to the school for food.
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October 2025
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Tennessee graduation rate improves for third straight year
Tennessee graduation rates had steadily risen for about 10 years before the COVID-19 pandemic and related disruptions triggered a three-year slide in the state.
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‘It’s a calling': Collierville educator is Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year
When Brandi De La Cruz was deciding what she wanted to do with her life, a career as a high school math teacher was not on her radar. She wanted to be the next Martha Stewart.
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Memphis lawmaker to lead national standardized test board
State Rep. Mark White (R-Memphis) will lead the National Assessment Governing Board which oversees “the nation’s report card.”
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September 2025
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Memphis teacher vacancies decline, but district still struggles to hire certified educators
Memphis-Shelby County Schools cut teacher vacancies by hundreds compared with this time last year, thanks to a bolstered HR team, an official said. More than 200 new hires hold conditional licenses, which expire in three years.
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August 2025
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Memphis students outpace state growth in reading and math, but lag in social studies
Memphis-Shelby County Schools earned the highest score in the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System for the fourth year in a row. But younger students lost progress in social studies, falling behind expected growth.
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State law, executive orders push U of M to dismantle DEI efforts
To comply with a new Tennessee law and federal efforts, the University of Memphis is eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the school, including the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
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High lead levels found in water sources at some Memphis school campuses
Memphis-Shelby County Schools also notified Tennessee regulators and provided bottled water to be used along with water-filtration systems and hand sanitizer.
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Is Tennessee about to remove its world language graduation requirement?
When Tennessee State Board of Education Chairman Bob Eby mentioned at a May board meeting that he wanted to launch a study of the state’s language graduation requirement, he kicked off a firestorm of public response.
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This Week in Memphis: School is in session, and FESJC golf tees off
Also happening this week: Neighborhood groups across the county host police meet-and-greets for National Night Out.
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Last year, MSCS started school missing 478 teachers. This year, it’s hoping to be down to 240 vacancies — or fewer
In Memphis, significant portions of the teacher population are either new to the profession or nearing retirement eligibility.
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July 2025
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Memphis school board gives green light to new cellphone ban days before classes start
Students will be required to keep personal devices, including smartwatches, turned off and put away during school hours. Violating that policy could come with consequences, up to suspension.
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‘Adventure’ begins as new Hernando High opens
The new $90 million Hernando High has more than 200,000 square feet and is situated on an expansive 94-acre lot.
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