Using information they learned through their studies, students at DeSoto Christian Academy built mini versions of various themed structures.

A lane of McIngvale Road in Hernando will be closed to traffic soon as construction begins on the new Hernando High.

The board also is set to discuss its superintendent qualifications policy, which could decide the future of interim superintendent Toni Williams. Williams is currently a finalist to be the next permanent superintendent. 

Tennessee will be getting a new education commissioner this summer, the state Department of Education announced Monday morning.

Newsom died while out of town with the band in Atlanta, where they performed yesterday, April 29.

The nonprofit organization that uses sports to raise awareness and financial support for childhood literacy celebrated a successful 2022-23 season with a gala.

With potential growth expected, and salary increases to keep pace with other districts, the Bartlett City Schools budget for the coming fiscal year has crept above $100 million.

The “high scoring” candidate for MSCS’ top job withdrew after the district’s initial three finalists were revealed. 

Jeff Mayo, superintendent of Arlington Community Schools, score nearly perfect on his annual evaluation, leading to a one-year extension of his contract as head of the suburban district.

Collierville Schools approved its budget Tuesday evening, which includes a 3% cost of living adjustment. The $130.4 million budget must also be approved by the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is pausing its search for a new superintendent while it devises a new plan.

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A Memphis-Shelby County Schools board member is calling for a new way for the board to gather input from the community around its search for a new superintendent, which has fallen apart in recent days.

The Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education met Wednesday, April 19, to discuss its budget.

In light of a superintendent search that has crumbled, local leaders and advocates are calling for the MSCS board to adjust its plan.

Gov. Bill Lee included the increased funding in his fiscal year 2024 budget proposal, which the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate passed Wednesday and Thursday, April 19 and 20.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will include a $10 million ask to restart work on a new Memphis-Shelby County Schools high school in Frayser when he presents his fiscal year 2024 budget proposal to county commissioners on Wednesday, April 26.

A second finalist for superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools has withdrawn from consideration.

The firm overseeing the hunt for the next Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent interviewed 34 candidates total. Of those 34, 26 indicated they were still interested in being considered.

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MSCS superintendent finalist drops out

A finalist to be the next superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools has withdrawn her name from consideration after a Saturday, April 15, unveiling event for the position’s three finalists turned sour.

The Bartlett Education Foundation spotlights the suburb’s high schoolers in a fundraiser focused on student achievements.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools unveiled three finalists to be the next superintendent of the district Saturday, April 15, but board members did not appear happy with the results.

The Arlington Community Schools district has begun construction on a new fine arts wing that will triple the size available for programs such as band and art students.

The oldest elementary school in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district has been given new life with a new outdoor learning space for students. 

West Collierville Middle School Principal Tyler Salyer is recognized as one of the top in the nation.

MSCS interim superintendent Toni Williams and district CFO Tito Langston presented the proposed $1.9 billion budget to the Shelby County Commission Wednesday, April 12.

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