There are 9 article(s) tagged Sharon Griffin:

• July 2024

  • SchoolSeed takes over Kindred Place, will reopen Midtown building

    The organization helps preventchild abuse by helping parents deal with their frustration and counseling them through triggering events.

    By Jane Roberts July 11, 2024

• January 2020

  • All 30 schools in Tennessee turnaround district would exit by 2022 under plan

    According to a copy of the proposal obtained by Chalkbeat, the transition is part of a massive reset for the embattled turnaround model known as the Achievement School District, which has fallen woefully short of its goal to improve student performance since launching in 2012. 

     

    By Caroline Bauman, Marta W. Aldrich January 06, 2020

• June 2019

  • With Sharon Griffin out after a year, Achievement School District seeks stability

    Sharon Griffin was the fourth ASD leader in seven years. Katie Poulos, the state’s new chief of schools overseeing turnaround efforts, said there will be a national search for a permanent replacement.

    By Caroline Bauman June 20, 2019

  • Shelby lawmakers say Achievement School District needs state hearing, restructuring

    Memphis lawmakers are calling for hearings on the Achievement School District and restructuring the way it manages charter schools in the wake of the director’s resignation.

    By Sam Stockard June 19, 2019

  • Sharon Griffin resigns as head of Achievement School District

    Sharon Griffin’s resignation as chief of the Achievement School District reflects growing tension between the state and Griffin on how to improve the turnaround district.

    By Caroline Bauman June 17, 2019

  • High-profile principal departs Georgian Hills Achievement Elementary

    Yolanda Dandridge is leaving for charter operator Memphis Scholars. She will take charge of the Memphis-based charter organization’s Caldwell Guthrie Elementary School. She’s been at Georgian Hills as a teacher, assistant principal and principal since 2013. 

    By Caroline Bauman June 06, 2019

  • High hopes for Achievement School District give way to tension

    ASD chief Sharon Griffin wants to play a bigger role in the day-to-day operations of charter schools than past leaders have. She wants charter and school leaders to improve test scores, to bolster teacher recruitment and training. But school leaders say they were promised autonomy to run their charter schools as they see fit.

    By Caroline Bauman June 04, 2019

• March 2019

  • Griffin: More certified teachers, better K-2 instructors top priorities for ASD

    In a presentation to Memphis parents this week, Griffin said: “The life of the ASD is at stake. We either fix it and show improvement or it’s not going to exist….”

    By Caroline Bauman March 25, 2019

• November 2018

  • Charter schools benefit local education but must meet challenges, panelists argue

    With nine new charter schools opening in Memphis next year and another seven closing due to low performance, local education leaders say charters create accessibility to choices – but also are accountable for meeting standards.

    By Christin Yates November 13, 2018