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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.
Missy Abel is taking on a new role with Germantown Municipal School District.
Germantown Municipal School District laid out a wish list as part of its efforts advocate for state laws that best serve students.
The city of Germantown will fulfill its $5 million commitment so the suburb’s school district can move forward with an $8 million addition to Houston Middle School.
Germantown’s community has prioritized safety and Superintendent Jason Manuel shared how that impacts its students and staff in its schools.
Teachers in exceptional education – formerly known as special education — want to make sure the individualized needs of students are met as the pandemic forces them to continue to pivot.
Houston High earned Germantown the top ACT scores in the state. At 25.6, the composite average is slightly below what the district saw in the 2018-19 school year.
Linda Fisher is stepping down from the Germantown Board of Education after seven years. Fisher is the last original member on the suburban district’s board.
Germantown Municipal Schools District Superintendent Jason Manuel and Bartlett City Schools Superintendent David Stephens talked on “Behind The Headlines” about changing local health department requirements that require students in schools to wear masks and be 6 feet apart at all times.
Germantown is allowing 7th and 8th graders on campus four days per week beginning Nov. 2. The change brings the hybrid learning model in house.
Four suburban school districts opened for a new academic year Monday morning like none they have ever encountered.
Collierville, Arlington and Germantown will continue contact sports for the upcoming school year as districts try to mesh sports and a pandemic.
Plans must be approved by the Tennessee Board of Education and Shelby County Health Department.
Germantown Municipal School District unanimously approved a new contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel, carrying him to 2024.
Germantown's Board of Education is renewing a new four-year contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel. His current contract does not expire until June 2022.
The Germantown community has signed a letter calling for the suburban school district to better address racial issues in the schools. Superintendent Jason Manuel said he is willing to listen and eager to change.
Germantown has several financial challenges it is facing in its budget in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The board approved its $58.7 million operating budget Thursday evening.
Houston High told families it will not hold a traditional graduation in June. Germantown Municipal School District made the announcement Tuesday.
Suburban districts are each taking a different approach to celebrate seniors' academic achievements in the midst of coronavirus and social distancing guidelines. Some are still hopeful for a traditional graduation ceremony.
The Germantown Municipal School District is limiting general fund spending through the end of the fiscal year to combat reduced revenues streams.
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.
Shelby County's suburban school districts were supposed to return from Spring Break this coming week but instead are now, like everyone else, figuring out how to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. All are closed at least through the coming week.
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Germantown has approved a modified policy on exam exemptions. The GMSD board wants to emphasize sick students should stay home.
The Germantown Municipal School District's Board of Education will take the district's legislative wishes to Nashville next week as they meet with state lawmakers.