What would a Texas-style takeover look like for Memphis schools?
Tennessee lawmakers were inspired by Texas education leaders who removed Houston's superintendent and overhauled class curriculum. (Larry McCormack/Chalkbeat)
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The recent overhaul of the Houston, Texas public school district inspired Tennessee Republicans’ push to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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Bri Hatch
Bri Hatch covers Memphis-Shelby County Schools for Chalkbeat Tennessee. Hatch spent the past two years in Baltimore covering all-things education for WYPR, the city’s local NPR station, as a Report for America Corps Member.
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