Lakeland school district honors principal
Joretha Lockhart is the West Tennessee Grand Division Principal of the Year.
Topic: Lakeland School System
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December 2020
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October 2020
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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.
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Horrell gets top marks from Lakeland school board
Lakeland schools Superintendent Ted Horrell received stellar remarks in his review by the system’s school board, setting the stage for a new contract.
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September 2020
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Burnett, Childs run unopposed for Lakeland school board seats
Jeremy Burnett and Michelle Childs, who were appointed last year to the Lakeland Board of Education, are running unopposed in November.
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July 2020
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Suburban schools release reopening plans
Plans must be approved by the Tennessee Board of Education and Shelby County Health Department.
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LSS offers glimpse into fall plans, will announce full details July 15
Several Lakeland parents and residents sent in statements supporting sending children back to the classroom this fall.
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June 2020
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Lakeland School Board forms black stakeholders ad hoc committee
Committee chair Kim Louis hopes the panel will be a safe haven for black stakeholders to freely share concerns and to ensure equity and fairness.
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April 2020
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Lakeland approves FY 2020-21 school budget, new construction still on track
The Lakeland School System has approved an $18.4 million budget for fiscal 2020-21. Plans are also moving forward on the new high school, despite problems brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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March 2020
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Memphis kindness blog, March 24: Food for hospital workers, bear hunts and a cake to remember
As we navigate through this difficult time of dealing with the coronavirus, it is important to capture those instances where Memphians are coming together for each other.
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Memphis kindness blog, March 25: Elwood’s Shack delivers food to health workers
A restaurateur who sings online with others around the world, a store manager who puts her customers first and local kids hunting for bears are only a few of the stories of kindness and special moments our reporters will be looking for, as we adjust to a new landscape created by the coronavirus.
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Closed for at least the week, suburban schools ponder next steps
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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Coronavirus daily blog, March 10: U of M athletics releases statement
CBU faculty member, student under self-quarantine; Le Bonheur updates visitor policy; stocks rebound.
Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers.
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Lakeland moving ahead with plans for new park
Lakeland is moving forward with plans for a new city park as part of its efforts to provide more recreational athletic offerings.
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Lakeland students expand their extracurricular options
Students at Lakeland Middle Preparatory School are finding their niche thanks to several new clubs at the school.
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February 2020
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Wraps come off plans for new Lakeland high school
Lakeland school board members get first glimpse of high school design.
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December 2019
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Lakeland closes on high school funding, approves Lake District changes
Lakeland closed this week on funding for the new Lakeland Prep High School, moving the drive to add a high school to the city's school system a step closer to reality.
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County Commission approves policy to allocate suburban school funds
A new policy approved by the Shelby County Commission will make it easier for suburban school systems to tap into capital improvement funds.
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November 2019
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Lakeland approves new athletic fields
Lakeland could have new athletic fields for the middle school and the city’s growing number of youth leagues and teams by this time next year.
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Lakeland approves bond issues to move high school construction forward
The pieces continue to fall into place for construction of Lakeland’s new high school, with commissioners Monday night approving a $45 million bond issue to begin work.
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September 2019
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Lakeland officially secures funding for new high school
Lakeland leaders got word Thursday from the Department of Agriculture that the city's $60 million Community Facilities Loan for construction of a new high school has been approved.
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Lakeland lowers property tax rate as alternate funding for new school moves closer
Lakeland commissioners have lowered the city's property tax rate as alternate funding for a new high school moves closer to completion.
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Major upgrades over the summer, more planned at area municipal schools
Municipal schools spent millions updating facilities for students this summer. Some took on extensive renovations while others added fresh paint and new play grounds.
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July 2019
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Lakeland expects USDA to commit to school funding by August
Lakeland officials are hoping to have a commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by early August on a development loan to fund construction of a proposed high school.
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June 2019
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Property tax increase for school remains on the table in Lakeland
A possible 64-cent property tax increase remains in play for Lakeland homeowners after commissioners Wednesday night voted to keep that option available if needed to fund construction of a new high school.
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Deadline passes for Lakeland high school funding opposition
After many years of debate over how to get a high school built in Lakeland, the path towards final approval on funding is now clear.
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May 2019
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Lakeland approves alternative funding option for high school
Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham proposes a USDA loan to pay for the city's first high school and gets unanimous buy-in from commissioners because of the long-term benefits that come with it.
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