MSCS violations put $30M in federal preschool funding up for bid
At 92% capacity so far, Head Start seats represent most of the district’s 4,500 current preschool students. (The Daily Memphian file)
Since 2020, Head Start officials have found instances of preschool teachers for Memphis-Shelby County Schools hitting, kicking and jerking students, prompting multiple deficiency notices.
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Laura Testino
Laura Testino is an enterprise reporter who writes about how public policy shapes Memphis. She is currently reporting from Frayser about education and housing. Please write her with your suggestions and story tips.
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