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  • Education

    U of M Public Safety Institute hires new research director

    Amaia Iratzoqui specializes in “research around the gendered causes and consequences of victimization, including domestic and intimate partner violence.”

    By Julia Baker July 26, 2022
  • Update Elections

    Meet the candidates for the MSCS board election

    Here’s a look at the candidates for the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board election.

    By Aarron Fleming July 26, 2022
  • Education

    Joris Ray formerly supervised woman with whom he allegedly had affair

    Superintendent Joris Ray had a supervisory role over at least one of the women with whom he is alleged to have had had an affair, according to personnel files from the Memphis-Shelby County School System.

    By Ben Wheeler, Aarron Fleming July 25, 2022
  • State Government

    Lawmakers create process for complaints under K-12 ‘critical race theory’ law

    But they offered no more clarity on what exactly teachers can and can’t say about race and history.

    By Ian Round July 20, 2022
  • Transportation & Logistics

    AutoZone exec appointed to U of M Board of Trustees

    Gov. Bill Lee’s appointment will replace current board member R. Brad Martin, if confirmed by the Tennessee state legislature.

    By Aarron Fleming July 18, 2022
  • Education

    STEM ecosystem aims to enrich talent pipeline

    A group of organizations representing some of Memphis’ brightest minds are working to expand access to STEM education for students who have been historically underrepresented in science-related careers. 

    By Aisling Mäki, Aarron Fleming July 17, 2022
  • Education

    UTHSC College of Nursing receives $3.9M grant for rural mobile health needs

    “There is a population in Lake and Lauderdale counties who have poorer health care outcomes due to difficulty accessing care,” said University of Tennessee Health Science Center Assistant Professor Diana Dedmond.

    By Aarron Fleming July 15, 2022
  • Education

    U of M names new dean of engineering college

    Okenwa Okoli received Florida State’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award for his work to recruit and retain U.S. students in STEM graduate programs with a focus on bridging the achievement gap for minorities.

    By Aarron Fleming July 15, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS Board announces investigation, puts Superintendent Ray on leave

    Board chair Michelle McKissack announced that Ray will be on paid administrative leave while the investigation is being conducted. Deputy superintendents John Barker and Angela Whitelaw will serve in the interim.

    By Ben Wheeler, Aarron Fleming July 13, 2022
  • Education

    School vouchers to be implemented immediately, governor says

    “Starting today, we will work to help eligible parents enroll this school year,” Gov. Bill Lee said, “as we ensure Tennessee families have the opportunity to choose the school that they believe is best for their child.”

    By Ian Round July 13, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS board will address Joris Ray allegations in special meeting

    Memphis-Shelby County School board members will be reviewing allegations of sexual impropriety by Superintendent Joris Ray with former or current members of school staff alleged in divorce proceedings.

    By Ben Wheeler July 13, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland schools superintendent gets one-year contract extension

    Lakeland School System Superintendent Ted Horrell will continue to lead the district after school board members approved unanimously a new four-year contract.

    By Michael Waddell July 12, 2022
  • Subscribers only Metro

    Rhodes grant reflects mushrooming interest in fungi research

    The Memphis college has been selected to receive a National Science Foundation grant for research that has potential to create more effective anti-fungal drugs.

    By Aarron Fleming July 11, 2022
  • Metro

    Class is in session: Teach for America trainees eager for next step

    After spending the summer training, the current corps of 50 future educators will soon begin teaching in their own classrooms. Each commits to stay for at least two years.

    By Aarron Fleming July 11, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Collierville Schools adopts resolution supporting teachers

    The Collierville Board of Education adopted a resolution in a special-called meeting on Thursday. The impetus for the resolution was disparaging remarks against teachers.

    By Abigail Warren July 07, 2022
  • Metro

    Superintendent Joris Ray denies violating policy; board member voices support

    The Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent said he respects the board’s responsibility to conduct due diligence as it relates to violations of policies and he will cooperate in every way possible. 

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    Schools superintendent admits to adultery in divorce filing

    MSCS board begins external review of superintendent Joris Ray

    By Ben Wheeler, Aarron Fleming July 07, 2022
  • Metro

    MSCS board begins external review of superintendent Joris Ray

    The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education will launch an external review following the allegations of impropriety by MSCS superintendent Joris Ray. 

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    Schools superintendent admits to adultery in divorce filing

     

    By Aarron Fleming, Ben Wheeler July 07, 2022
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    Schools superintendent admits to adultery in divorce filing

    Three women were named in the filing. Two of the names match current or former employees of the district. The Daily Memphian is not naming these women because it could not confirm their employment with certainty.

    Related story: 

    MSCS board begins external review of superintendent Joris Ray

    By Ben Wheeler, Aarron Fleming July 07, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS applauds ‘unprecedented gains’ despite low scores

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders put a positive spin on TCAP numbers released by the state Wednesday, July 6, saying they represent “unprecedented gains.”

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    MSCS students making progress but TCAP scores are still low, data shows

    By Aarron Fleming July 07, 2022
  • Metro

    MSCS students making progress but TCAP scores are still low, data shows

    Just over 20% of third- through eighth-grade students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools are meeting grade-level expectations in English Language Arts. 

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    Suburban districts see varied TCAP scores

    By Aarron Fleming July 06, 2022
  • Education

    Suburban districts see varied TCAP scores

    Suburban districts saw various improvements on TCAP data, released Wednesday. The third-grade retention law remains concerning for education leaders.

    By Abigail Warren July 21, 2022
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    Methodist interested in Germantown High campus

    The question of the high school took a turn earlier this year after state legislation passed that would disallow Memphis-Shelby County Schools from operating the so-called 3G schools: Germantown elementary, middle and high schools.

    By Abigail Warren July 06, 2022
  • Education

    $11.5 million renovation builds on ambitious overhaul at UTHSC

    The physiology department at UTHSC is one of the best in the country, but its facilities are among the worst. Faculty are expected to start moving into a renovated building by the end of next year.

    By Ian Round July 04, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Changes in specs exclude key HVAC vendors from MSCS contracts

    The district revised HVAC guidelines and its list of preferred vendors before bidding federally funded jobs.

    By David Waters July 05, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    ‘Fast and furious:’ In rush to spend, fewer bidders likely cost MSCS millions

    In trying to quickly spend $172 million, the school district made decisions that limited competition for contracts, favored certain vendors and helped push overall costs up as much as 40%. 

    Related story:
    Changes in specs excluded key HVAC vendors from MSCS contracts

    By David Waters July 05, 2022

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