University of Memphis could become its own K-12 school district under new legislation
The U of M, which operates three high-performing schools for K-12 students on its campus, could become its own school district under new legislation. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special To The Daily Memphian file)
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The University of Memphis, which operates three high-performing schools for K-12 students on its campus, could become its own school district under new legislation from two Republican lawmakers from Memphis.
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Marta W. Aldrich is the senior statehouse correspondent at Chalkbeat Tennessee. A newswoman for The Associated Press for most of her career, Marta has covered state government, politics, business, education and other Tennessee news. She has served as news editor of United Methodist News Service and features editor of American Profile magazine. Marta is a graduate of Memphis City Schools and the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
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