State takeover, an audit and more school closures: 5 Memphis stories to watch as classes begin
Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders say they’re focusing on boosting middle school math achievement this year after seeing gains in reading. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Chalkbeat)
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With district leadership still up in the air, Memphis-Shelby County Schools is diving into chronic absenteeism solutions and math-curriculum changes. And more school closures are likely this year.
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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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