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  • Education

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools board updates superintendent qualifications

    The board plans to officially ratify their decision on the revised qualifications at a special called meeting Tuesday, June 13, before presenting them to the district’s search firm.

    By Alicia Davidson June 09, 2023
  • Education

    LeMoyne-Owen College president resigns

    “It has been my honor and privilege to work alongside you. I’m excited to see the magic that will ensue as LOC’s renaissance continues,” Vernell Bennett-Fairs said.

    By Alicia Davidson June 09, 2023
  • Education

    Memphis Chamber’s teacher externship program fuses business and education

    Through the program, teachers will be immersed in two weeks of job shadowing, facility tours and hands-on activities at a Memphis business related to their field of teaching.

    By Alicia Davidson June 08, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS third graders boost scores on TCAP retake

    The Tennessee Department of Education released district-level TCAP retake data Wednesday, showing improvement in ELA proficiency among Memphis-Shelby County Schools third graders.

    By Alicia Davidson June 07, 2023
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland School System leader aces his superintendent’s evaluation

    Ted Horrell’s evaluation as superintendent of the Lakeland School System continues to show high achievement as the district’s leader.

    By Michael Waddell June 06, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County Schools wants to deter non-residents from enrolling students

    The DeSoto County School District is seeking an ordinance that would make it a misdemeanor for people outside of the county to enroll a student in the school district.

    By Beth Sullivan June 05, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS interim superintendent’s contract ends Aug. 29

    The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board of education will discuss interim superintendent Toni Williams’ contract during its June 20 work session.

    By Aarron Fleming June 02, 2023
  • Education

    No new superintendent by start of school year, MSCS board says

    Because of delays, the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members said at a retreat Thursday that the search for a new superintendent will not be complete by Aug.7, when the new school year begins. 

    By Aarron Fleming June 01, 2023
  • North Mississippi

    DeSoto County Schools proposes fiscal year 2023-24 budget

    There was no property tax increase in a DeSoto County Schools budget presentation to its Board of Education Thursday.

    By Beth Sullivan June 01, 2023
  • Premium Education

    The search for a new MSCS superintendent: How we got here and what’s next

    In recent weeks, the search for a new Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent has fallen apart, and the board will discuss next steps at a Thursday, June 1, retreat. 

    By Aarron Fleming June 01, 2023
  • Collierville

    Germantown Middle principal to return to Collierville

    Germantown Middle’s principal will go back to Collierville’s school district, where she previously taught sixth grade.

    By Abigail Warren June 01, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS board discusses ‘really hairy’ ban on activists

    Five activists are currently banned from attending Memphis-Shelby County Schools board meetings; the school district says it is trying to set up a meeting with the activists to come to some sort of resolution. 

    By Alicia Davidson May 31, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS delays action on future of cleaning services at district schools

    Board members were to vote to rebid the current cleaning contract and award it to four vendors instead of one, or bring cleaning services in house. They didn’t.

    By Aarron Fleming May 31, 2023
  • Premium Education

    New TCAT president prioritizes more night classes, dual enrollment

    “I always use an analogy when people say this is not a ‘real college.' If your air conditioning unit stops working in the middle of the summer, are you going to call someone with a doctorate degree or are you going to call someone with an HVAC license?”

    By Alicia Davidson May 30, 2023
  • Premium Education

    Does the MSCS school board need its own attorney?

    The current board attorney reports to the district’s interim superintendent who is a finalist for the permanent position. Because of that, some have questioned if the board needs independent representation while it searches for a new superintendent.

    By Aarron Fleming May 30, 2023
  • Arlington

    Arlington school leaders revisit raises after contentious exchanges

    The Arlington school board will meet in a rare Saturday session to consider rescinding their increases approved after a week of testy communication between members.

    By Michael Waddell May 26, 2023
  • Education

    Trezevant students push for new high school, better resources

    “We hear a lot of people say our Frayser community is important,” said Trezevant student Trinity Watson. “Now show it to us.”

    By Alicia Davidson May 26, 2023
  • Collierville

    Collierville Schools employees surprised with year-end bonus

    “It’s very evident these leaders don’t come into these roles for the salaries. It’s truly to make an impact for our children, ” said Collierville Schools board member Keri Blair.

    By Abigail Warren May 25, 2023
  • Germantown

    Germantown has Tennessee’s highest third grade language arts proficiency

    TCAP test results shows nearly 80% of the Germantown school district’s third graders scored proficiently on the English language arts portion. Tennessee Department of Education released district-level data Wednesday.

    By Abigail Warren May 24, 2023
  • Education

    ‘She is the future:’ Memphian graduates as Stillman College valedictorian

    “If I could give advice to anyone struggling in college, it’s to ask for help when you need it,” said Memphian Hannah Fields, who recently graduated valedictorian of her senior class at Stillman College. “You can’t do everything yourself; nobody can do everything alone all the time.”

    By Alicia Davidson May 24, 2023
  • Education

    TCAP test: More than 75% of MSCS third graders are behind

    The district has 8,500 third graders across both district-managed and charter schools. That means that around 6,494 of them did not score proficient on the test.

    Related story:

    Germantown has Tennessee’s highest third grade language arts proficiency

    By Aarron Fleming May 24, 2023
  • Update Suburbs

    Here’s how suburban third graders fared on the TCAP

    Under state law, third graders who score less than proficient on the TCAP are at risk of retention; some local suburban districts revealed between 7.3% and 12% of their students may need to retake the test. 

    By Abigail Warren May 24, 2023
  • Premium Education

    Bailey: Arlington school board members are considering a raise — if you hadn’t heard

    “Under the proposed budget, each of the board members’ annual financial compensation could move from the current $6,495 to $12,000 a year. And that current amount already is more than any other suburban district.”

    By Clay Bailey May 23, 2023
  • Education

    Sharon McNary, ‘triple crown’ of principals, retiring after 40 years in district

    McNary’s leadership produced two big faculty awards, high test scores and a neighborhood that knows her by her smile and Mustang convertible.

    By Jane Roberts May 23, 2023
  • Premium Arlington

    Arlington school board wants to almost double its own salaries

    The Arlington Community Schools board will consider its annual fiscal year budget Tuesday evening, and included in the numbers is a significant increase to board members’ salaries.

    By Michael Waddell May 23, 2023

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