Memphis Reads introduces kids to authors from around the world
The program hasn’t been without controversy, though. In 2023, Memphis Reads officials chose the book “His Name Is George Floyd” by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa.
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The program hasn’t been without controversy, though. In 2023, Memphis Reads officials chose the book “His Name Is George Floyd” by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa.
“I would argue the opinion of an ousted and soured former chair should not be considered by any reader or current board member when assessing Marie Feagins’ hire and performance.”
A forensic investigation led by the college’s IT team confirmed the school was the target of “a sophisticated ransomware attack.”
Porter-Leath is bringing Head Start preschool programming back to Millington, and it appears poised to compete for the 3,200 Head Start seats currently with MSCS this fall.
After closing school on Tuesday, students at Cornerstone Prep Denver returned to class Wednesday with the support of counselors.
The Daily Memphian has compiled a table that shows every job the district has budgeted for this year and how many positions MSCS removed or added.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools violated federal civil rights law by not adequately responding to complaints of sexual harassment and assault of students in a three-year period, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights announced Friday.
The new head of security for Memphis-Shelby County Schools abruptly resigned Saturday after an email sent Friday night from an MSCS board member questioned whether he had been accused of misappropriating funds at his previous job.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools began the 2024-25 year with 478 teacher vacancies, according to documents obtained by The Daily Memphian.
Natalie McKinney and Tamarques Porter will take elected office for the first time when they are sworn in to the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board. Knocking on doors got them here.
The professional comedian, performing under the FunnyMaine moniker, gained popularity for his comedic re-enactments of University of Alabama football fans.
The college is considering a future location in Frayser or Raleigh with programming tailored to the neighborhoods’ needs and interests.
During a recent hiring fair, MSCS offered jobs to about 100 people, but only 15 candidates were given teaching positions.
Using Tennessee Department of Education data, The Daily Memphian created a searchable table of Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) exam scores.
The Memphis Lift, a nonprofit that helps families navigate the education system, has a new building that’s a source of pride for its North Memphis neighborhood. Mayor Paul Young said work done there helps make the city safer.
“If children are learning, then they can begin to think with more complexity, solve bigger problems and experience success. ... If they are learning, they have hope.”
For more than a week, Principal Vincent Hunter has heard complaints about Whitehaven’s graduation ceremony being moved inside at the last minute, but he said the decision came from the top of the district.
“We cannot just wait, though, until students reach our doors as adults. We have to reach them earlier and younger; we cannot, however, do it alone.”
With another Shelby County consolidation government discussion percolating, this is a look back at the suburban municipalities’ most radical chess move to alter the state’s largest county.
“Chronic absenteeism has a devastating impact on a child’s achievement and long-term potential. However, we refuse to accept this as fate; instead, we view it as a call to action for our entire community.”
The university’s staff was notified Friday afternoon after several days of rumors.
“This bill is not about safety; it is about perpetuating the myth that more guns in more places make us safer.”
“Frankly, I don’t worry about the kids we serve within our schools. I worry about the kids we don’t. What happens to them? Where do they go? And most importantly, how can I help them?”
In a rare action, the state Board of Education passed a resolution questioning whether the 2021 law targets the right age group.
The 2021 law that vexed third-grade families last year offers fewer promotion pathways this year.