Conaway: If we don’t do Memphis over, others will, and soon
“We have to get our act together. The city and county mayors need to sit down together for a cup of coffee. Strong coffee. A pot of it.”
Topic: Memphis Shelby County Schools
RSSThere are 59 article(s) tagged Memphis Shelby County Schools:
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March 2025
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February 2025
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County Commission to pick new judge to finish Bill Anderson’s term
Commissioners could also have more to say about the forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools they approved last month. Plus, the body will vote on several millions of dollars for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
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January 2025
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Guest Column: Firing Feagins had nothing to do with improving our classrooms
“If the MSCS board wants a superintendent who cares about files and flattery, hire an accountant. If they want a superintendent who bows when they enter the room, then hire a court jester.”
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Guest Column: Trust in the MSCS board has been ‘irreparably broken’
“Our children are too precious, and there is far too much at stake. We know that the board’s decision does not demonstrate what is in the best interest of students or a commitment to accountable leadership.”
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Commissioner says MSCS board members need to ‘pump their brakes’
Three Shelby County commissioners who supported a no-confidence vote aimed at Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the ongoing standoff between the school board and its superintendent.
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December 2024
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Feagins-school board dispute may be more than two-way skirmish
In a “Behind the Headlines” interview that will air Dec. 27 on WKNO, State Senator London Lamar talked about her Facebook post about Tuesday’s emotional school board meeting.
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Why school board members can’t be recalled
No school board member can be recalled unless the county charter or state law is changed, and many believe that such changes would be very difficult.
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School board recall not possible under state, county law
Supporters of Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins are focusing on changing one vote and saving her job.
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From Herenton to Cash to Ray: How MSCS has selected superintendents
The saga of Willie Herenton’s 1979 selection by the school system has influenced the pick of every superintendent since.
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Shelby County-MSCS announce funding for new Frayser high school
The funds would have to be allocated at the Shelby County Commission’s meetings on Dec. 11 and Dec. 16, the last two before the end of the year.
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November 2024
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Tennessee K-12 school building costs escalate amid competing political priorities for education
Tennessee needs to spend about $9.8 billion on repairs, upgrades, or construction to keep its K-12 public school buildings safe and conducive to learning, according to a new state report.
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October 2024
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Behind The Headlines: The future of Memphis’ gun-control question
How Memphians will vote on the referendum, and whether it will ultimately impact Tennessee’s gun laws, was a hot topic for local reporters this week.
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Cordova High teacher wins $50K prize
The money he won for the school will be put into the automotive shop, but the $15,000 he won for himself will likely take Sneed back to Europe where he was deployed with the Army.
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This time, Whitehaven STEM lab is really happening
After funding delays and worries that a proposed science, technology, engineering and mathematic lab for Whitehaven High would never happen, officials held a second ceremonial groundbreaking for the $9 million project.
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August 2024
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MSCS school board to take up restoring Whitehaven High STEM funding
MSCS board chair Althea Greene’s announcement of the coming vote on restoring $2.3 million in funding came as the Shelby County Commission weighed putting up the money Monday, Aug. 12. The commission delayed the vote to see if the school board follows through.
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County Commission may add sixth referendum to November ballot
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April 2024
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MSCS superintendent announces transition team members
During a media event earlier this week, Marie Feagins said the team would consist of people inside and outside the district, including other well-known superintendents.
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February 2024
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Guest Column: Celebrating community voice in superintendent search
“The inclusion of community feedback exemplifies a process that is both inclusive and reflective of our community’s values. This alignment between the Board’s actions and community expectations sets a strong foundation for the collaborative work ahead.”
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January 2024
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Toni Williams: ‘Unite for youth protection — it’s a collective responsibility’
“It takes all of us to act with a sense of urgency to address the root causes that push our children to commit or be impacted by crime. We must come together to put them on the path of safety and success with our respective resources.”
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December 2023
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools interview superintendent finalists
The start of the interview process is a step toward hiring a new leader for Tennessee’s largest school district, which has been operating with Interim Superintendent Toni Williams in charge since August 2022, when Joris Ray resigned.
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Guest Column: ‘It is the will of my constituents to fight’ Satanic Temple
“If we have district policies that made sense in the past but now show that we are failing in the best interest of students, we will find a way to correct them.”
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September 2023
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The War for Peace: Mayoral candidate Michelle McKissack wants a safer Memphis for all
Michelle McKissack, who hopes to become the first woman to be mayor of Memphis, remembers growing up in a city where crime was not a constant concern.
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August 2023
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Opinion: New school funding formula is progress in putting students first
“A question remains: Are all Tennessee public school students getting the resources they need not just to make up for the impacts of the pandemic, but to get an education that will prepare them for a successful life?”
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One-year marriage of Memphis City Schools and Shelby County Schools ended in a happy divorce — for one side
It was the largest and shortest public school district merger in United States history. A decade later, leaders on both sides recall the road that led to an unhappy “shotgun wedding.”
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June 2023
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Letter to the Editor: TCAP scores should change how we vote
“When the elections actually occur and you go to vote, please remember one definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result.”
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools board updates superintendent qualifications
The board plans to officially ratify their decision on the revised qualifications at a special called meeting Tuesday, June 13, before presenting them to the district’s search firm.
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