Yolanda Martin, chief of human resources for Memphis-Shelby County Schools, has been placed on paid leaving pending investigation of a complaint lodged against her. 

Jerald Wheeler, a former Southaven police officer who supervised school resource officers for 24 years, is replacing Ann Jolley on the DeSoto County school board.

As part of the rapper’s initiative, each student is tasked with reading at least 100,000 words or 100 books by the end of the school year. 

A Collierville Schools mother and real estate agent is challenging an incumbent school board member who has served since the district’s inception.

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education debated a proposed policy for use of pepper spray by school security officers. Tuesday night’s meeting was the first for new board member Frank Johnson.

Johnson won the appointment to the District 7 seat over rival contender Jason Sharif. He serves the remaining two years and three months of the term of office in the seat.

Several churches rallied in support of a proposed amendment that would ban slavery in all forms in the state. A coalition of political groups is also urging voters to choose a hand-marked paper ballot.

The university estimates that the new partnership with Barnes & Noble College will save students around 30% to 50% on the cost of course materials.

GHS students and staff members voiced concerns about the potential closing of the school and the rest of the 3Gs as the suburb and Memphis-Shelby County Schools face a decision deadline.

The Shelby County Commission is expected to select a replacement on Oct. 17.

The Billy Dunavant Foundation gift will establish the the Laura Butler Ford chair in nursing, three chairs in supply chain management and one in agritech and regenerative agriculture.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools recognizes the ‘Memphis 13’ who desegregated public schools in Memphis in 1961.

Germantown is in the conceptual phase of developing a long-range plan to strategically position its high school to best serve the needs of students so they can thrive.

The needed deferred maintenance at Germantown High exceeds the value of the land and buildings.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools announced the district’s highest graduation percentage in nearly 10 years.

Amazon has partnered with Memphis-Shelby County Schools, adopting 20 schools to provide assistance in the largest such partnership ever for MSCS. 

Jonathan Dunn began his term on the Arlington Community Schools Board of Education as the body addressed third-grade retention based on TCAP scores.

The lawsuit was filed in August by one of the district’s two teacher unions, the Memphis-Shelby County Education Association.

Althea Greene, who has served as vice chair for the last two years, will replace Michelle McKissack as board chair. Sheleah Harris will replace Greene as vice chair.

“There’s a need for training to help our riders take advantage of the technology through our Go901 app ... ,” said MATA chief of staff Bacarra Maudlin. 

Collierville Schools is launching an externship program exposing teachers to varying job experiences that could benefit their students.

The Tennessee Attorney General’s office asked a Nashville court to dismiss the case, saying the counties had lost all their relevant arguments. 

With a goal of providing Arlington students with a hands-on learning experience in various medical professions, the suburb’s school district has begun an internship with several healthcare providers.

Gloria “GloRilla” Woods visited her former high school, MLK Prep, to surprise students with a musical performance and a donation.

A former teacher at Oakhaven Middle School and Wells Station Elementary School has been indicted for crimes against children, according to a statement from Memphis-Shelby County Schools.