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    ‘Hard decisions’ ahead for group looking at MSCS school closures

    A new Memphis-Shelby County Schools committee met for the first time Wednesday, Aug. 13, to guide looming decisions on school closures and consolidations, plus plans for repurposing facilities and building new ones. 

    By Laura Testino August 14, 2025
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    Auditors arrive at MSCS looking for fraud in high-stakes probe

    Results from the audit could chart a path for state legislation to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools. New documents reveal what firm is doing the audit and what they may be looking for.

    By Laura Testino August 13, 2025
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    Judge declines to reinstate Feagins

    A Shelby County Circuit Court judge declined to reinstate Marie Feagins to her former position as superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

    By Laura Testino August 12, 2025
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    ‘Pre-K to Ph.D': U of M launches second elementary school

    With the launch of a second elementary school campus in Sherwood Forest this week, University of Memphis’ new K-12 district began its first expansion effort outside the college’s campus. Even more could be on the horizon. 

    By Laura Testino August 09, 2025
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    High lead levels found in water sources at some Memphis school campuses

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools also notified Tennessee regulators and provided bottled water to be used along with water-filtration systems and hand sanitizer.

    By Bill Dries August 08, 2025
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    Methodist University Hospital names new president

    Methodist Olive Branch President David Baytos has served as Methodist University interim president since Tim Slocum left in January. 

    By Aisling Mäki August 06, 2025
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    Memphis-area UT Martin campus gets first approval

    UT Martin passed its first hurdle to open a local campus, where it plans to expand its equestrian, veterinary and agricultural offerings.

    By Abigail Warren August 05, 2025
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    ‘Nervous and excited': MSCS students embark on new school year

    This first day of school, Memphis-Shelby County Schools third grader Willie Perry felt “nervous and excited at the same time.” Adults interested in the school system have reasons to feel the same about the new academic year.

    By Laura Testino August 04, 2025
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    Memphis-Shelby County Schools has a lot going on. Here are 5 things to watch.

    MSCS board members start another academic year with a temporary district leader, as state takeovers loom, school closures are expected, and new policies could take hold.

    By Laura Testino August 04, 2025
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    Germantown teachers and staff ready to survive school year

    Each year, teachers from all seven Germantown Municipal School District schools gather at Houston High for a party and inspirational speech from Jason Manuel, the superintendent.

    By Abigail Warren August 04, 2025
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    Is Tennessee about to remove its world language graduation requirement?

    When Tennessee State Board of Education Chairman Bob Eby mentioned at a May board meeting that he wanted to launch a study of the state’s language graduation requirement, he kicked off a firestorm of public response.

    By Melissa Brown August 04, 2025
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    Memphis board leaves in-school literacy tutoring program in limbo days before classes start

    More than 1,500 students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools could lose access to targeted in-school literacy tutoring this year as nonprofit Literacy Mid-South faces budget challenges.

    By Bri Hatch August 01, 2025
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    Last year, MSCS started school missing 478 teachers. This year, it’s hoping to be down to 240 vacancies — or fewer

    In Memphis, significant portions of the teacher population are either new to the profession or nearing retirement eligibility.

    By Laura Testino August 01, 2025
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    Penny Schwinn out as nominee for Education Department’s No. 2 job after conservative pushback

    Schwinn enjoyed a good reputation among conservative education advocates for her work in Tennessee to boost reading proficiency and target pandemic relief dollars toward academic recovery.

    By Erica Meltzer July 31, 2025
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    Headed to a high school game or event? Don’t forget your clear bag

    Germantown Municipal School District recently changed its clear-bag policy, joining the majority of public school districts around Memphis.

    By Abigail Warren August 04, 2025
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    Interim head is breaking MSCS into regions. Here’s what they are.

    According to interim superintendent Roderick Richmond, carving up Memphis-Shelby County Schools prioritizes “localized decision-making.” 

    By Laura Testino July 31, 2025
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    Houston High needs upgrades. Germantown may change its own rules to make it happen.

    “We can decide we have a medium-tier school system or a top-tier school system, and that determines how we have to fund it,” a Houston High alumnus and parent said.

    By Abigail Warren July 31, 2025
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    Memphis school board gives green light to new cellphone ban days before classes start

    Students will be required to keep personal devices, including smartwatches, turned off and put away during school hours. Violating that policy could come with consequences, up to suspension.

    By Bri Hatch July 30, 2025
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    Calkins: Hey, xAI did a good thing! (And MSCS was smart enough not to get in the way.)

    “Whatever you think of the members of this particular school board, even they couldn’t screw this one up.”

    By Geoff Calkins July 30, 2025
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    Board refuses last remaining ASD schools’ applications to become charters

    MSCS rejected requests for Kirby Middle and Hillcrest High to become district charter schools once their ASD terms end. The denials could carry consequences, under a new state law.

    By Laura Testino July 29, 2025
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    MSCS directs xAI to move forward with school building upgrades

    The four schools in Southwest Memphis that xAI has proposed supporting have some of the greatest deferred maintenance needs in the district. 

    By Laura Testino July 30, 2025
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    County Commission postpones MSCS board changes vote

    While some commissioners said the resolution the could end terms early for some MSCS board members is “unfair” and that there were “pure hypocrites in this room,” unhappy community members said, “It’s time for change.”

    By Bill Dries July 29, 2025
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    In deposition, Marie Feagins was pressed on private meeting claims and a ‘formal complaint’

    During the deposition, Feagins also denied sexual harassment allegations that an attorney for the MSCS board said are part of a “formal complaint.”

    By Laura Testino July 28, 2025
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    ‘Adventure’ begins as new Hernando High opens

    The new $90 million Hernando High has more than 200,000 square feet and is situated on an expansive 94-acre lot.

    By Brandon LaGrone II July 29, 2025
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    Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

    The move is expected to restore $17 million in federal funds to Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which pays for school-based translators and helps educators hone their teaching strategies.

    By The Associated Press, Laura Testino July 25, 2025

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