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  • Education

    Trustees approve tuition hike, capital funding for UTHSC

    In-state undergraduate students at UTHSC, the largest educator of health care professionals in the state, can expect a 1.5% hike in tuition and mandatory fees and a 2% to 5% increase in housing, dining and parking fees. 

    By Aisling Mäki June 30, 2023
  • Education

    State TCAP results released

    Scores in English language arts and social studies exceeded pre-pandemic levels, while student proficiency in math has not. 

    By Alicia Davidson June 30, 2023
  • South Memphis

    Memphis school receives $10M for energy improvements

    “No children in America should be sitting in a classroom, sweltering in the summer and cold in the winter,” said Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. “Every child should have a safe and comfortable learning environment so they can soar.”

    By Rashod Cobb June 30, 2023
  • Education

    University of Memphis professor selected for Harvard fellowship

    Fewer than 4% of people that applied received Harvard University’s 2023-2024 Radcliffe Institute Fellowship. One of those who did is a U of M professor.

    By Jada Ojii July 03, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS board discusses superintendent qualifications with president of search firm

    The MSCS school board discussed superintendent qualifications and additional considerations with Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates president Max McGee.

    By Alicia Davidson June 30, 2023
  • Education

    Toni Williams out of superintendent race, but contract has been extended

    The school board voted to approve a contract extension for Interim Superintendent Toni William, with the stipulation that Williams has to give up her quest to be a permanent superintendent for MSCS. 

    By Alicia Davidson June 28, 2023
  • Collierville

    Collierville Schools can waive tuition for students of out-of-county staff

    Collierville Schools adopted a policy that could help recruit teachers by waiving tuition in situations where hiring is a challenge.

    By Abigail Warren June 27, 2023
  • Collierville

    Collierville Schools board wrestles with policy change aimed to recruit teachers

    Collierville Schools is considering one way to address its hard-to-fill positions, but the Board of Education has strong opinions on both sides of the issue.

    By Abigail Warren June 25, 2023
  • Education

    Suburban school districts eye Shelby County budget

    The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will review Mayor Lee Harris’ proposed budget on Monday, and it includes increased funding for the suburban school districts.

    By Abigail Warren June 24, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS Interim Superintendent discusses budget and new Frayser high school

    “The best way to know your priorities is to figure out where you put your money,” MSCS Interim Superintendent Toni Williams said. “Our students are our priorities, and I’m extremely proud of this budget.”

    By Alicia Davidson June 23, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS financial audit sheds light on former board member’s corruption allegations

    Among the findings of a recent audit of MSCS were that the district overpaid a vendor without approval from the school board, that a district employee allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of lawn-care equipment and that one senior employee improperly received vacation time. 

    By Aarron Fleming June 23, 2023
  • Education

    Protesters angered by loss of MSCS vice chair, canceled meeting

    Community activists from the Momentum Memphis Coalition called for action outside the MSCS school board.

    By Alicia Davidson June 20, 2023
  • Education

    U of M raises tuition, citing inflation and declining enrollment

    An almost 3% increase represents the University of Memphis’ highest tuition hike in nearly seven years.

    By Aarron Fleming June 19, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    Out-of-county enrollment in DeSoto County Schools will be a misdemeanor

    The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors began the process of cracking down on non-residents who file false information to benefit from the county’s services, particularly schools.

    By Beth Sullivan June 19, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington High students get hands-on experience at machining camp

    Arlington High students get first-hand experience in machine work under a program presented by Stryker Industries, Southwest Tennessee Community College and Arlington Community Schools.

    By Michael Waddell June 16, 2023
  • Education

    Interim superintendent responds to MSCS corruption claims

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools Interim Superintendent Toni Williams responds to a former school board member’s allegations of corruption in the district.

    By Aarron Fleming June 16, 2023
  • Bartlett

    Bartlett superintendent receives nearly perfect score on annual evaluation

    David Stephens continues to rate high marks in his annual review as head of the suburban district.

    By Michael Waddell June 16, 2023
  • Education

    Former MSCS board member alleges ‘corruption’ as reason for resignation

    Sheleah Harris, the former District 5 representative on the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board, made a handful of allegations in a statement to media that was sent Thursday evening. 

    By Aarron Fleming June 16, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County Schools adopts annual budget

    Several key pieces were included in the DeSoto County Schools annual budget approved Thursday, including school resource officers, along with classroom additions and new roofs.

    By Beth Sullivan June 15, 2023
  • Premium Education

    Down one member, the MSCS super search continues. What’s next?

    The Shelby County Commission is now also tasked with appointing a member to the board for the second time since October.

    Related story:

    School board member resigns

    By Aarron Fleming June 15, 2023
  • Premium Education

    LeMoyne-Owen still faces enrollment troubles after president departs

    The budget for the year starting July 1 has not been approved. Now, the board of trustees must also plan how it will replace the school’s president.

    By Jane Roberts June 14, 2023
  • Education

    School board member resigns

    “This is the highest level of ignorance I have ever been a part of and for my own health I can’t be a part of it anymore,” MSCS vice chair Sheleah Harris said. 

    Related story:

    Banned activists suing MSCS board in federal court

    By Aarron Fleming June 14, 2023
  • Education

    Banned activists suing MSCS school board in federal court

    The activists allege violations of their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. They are seeking “nominal” damages, a declaration that the ban was unconstitutional and an immediate injunction on the ban.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 13, 2023
  • Education

    16 Shelby County students are new National Merit Scholars. Here’s who they are.

    These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 23, 2023
  • Collierville

    School agriSTEM garden bursts forth from students’ curiosity

    It’s fitting for a Collierville elementary school named Tara Oaks, that the idea for a campus garden would sprout from an acorn. Now kids are putting down the devices and getting their hands dirty.

    By Abigail Warren June 10, 2023

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