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  • Education

    Southwest soars to new heights with aviation program

    Southwest Tennessee Community College celebrated its aviation program with an open house at the Olive Branch airport Tuesday, Aug. 30. 

    By Daja E. Henry August 30, 2022
  • Education

    U of M makes adjustments to traffic patterns for university schools

    The University of Memphis has established new traffic patterns for university schools, including the new University High School.

    By Alicia Davidson August 30, 2022
  • Education

    U of M names new vice provost

    Deborah Perron Tollefsen’s appointment follows other recent changes in leadership at the university. 

    By Aarron Fleming August 30, 2022
  • Education

    Lee: Every Tennessee school has had safety inspection

    The governor recently provided an update to the school safety executive order he signed in June after the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

    By Ian Round August 30, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS to name interim superintendent tonight

    A week after accepting former Superintendent Joris Ray’s resignation, the Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education naming an interim replacement. Here are some of the likely candidates. 

    By Aarron Fleming August 30, 2022
  • Premium Education

    Ray involvement in MSCS superintendent hunt would be ‘inappropriate,’ educator says

    School board Chair Michelle McKissack says input from former superintendent Joris Ray isn’t expected, although the language included in Ray’s resignation agreement suggests he will be. McKissack said the clause was instead just standard language. 

    By Aarron Fleming, Ben Wheeler August 29, 2022
  • State Government

    Billionaire charter school advocates gave to at least 22 organizations that endorsed TISA

    Bill Gates and the Walton family funded a substantial portion of the advocacy for Gov. Bill Lee’s school funding overhaul. Skeptics fear this philanthropy is self-interested, advancing an agenda to dismantle public schools to benefit private interests.

    By Ian Round August 29, 2022
  • Premium Education

    16 local private schools — so far — approved to accept vouchers this academic year

    The Tennessee Department of Education said Thursday, Aug. 25, that it is still waiting to approve three schools but that they all have a “pathway to eligibility.”

    Related stories:

    Opinion: School vouchers undermine public education

    Opinion: Education Savings Accounts give important choices to families

    By Aarron Fleming August 29, 2022
  • Bartlett

    Bartlett Schools presents ‘roadmap’ to invest $40M in upgrades

    Major projects in subsequent years include roof replacements for Bon Lin Elementary and Middle, Bartlett Elementary and Appling Middle, and a gymnasium renovation at the Ninth Grade Academy.

    By Michael Waddell August 26, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS educator named Tennessee Teacher of the Year

    Melissa Collins, a 21-year veteran of the district and second-grade teacher at JP Freeman Optional School, has been named Tennessee Teacher of the Year.

    By Aarron Fleming August 26, 2022
  • Premium Education

    19,000 local students — from last year alone — may see up to $20K in loan forgiveness

    A large number of Memphians could to see a dramatic reduction in their debt load, under a new student loan forgiveness program from President Joe Biden. But is that a good thing? 

    By Jane Roberts August 28, 2022
  • Premium Education

    MSCS to pay Ray $480K to remove distraction — though other options were available

    The deal that removed Superintendent Joris Ray as head of one of the country’s largest public school systems will cost nearly half a million dollars and appears to give Ray a hand in picking his successor — and it would compensate him for doing so. 

    By Aarron Fleming August 26, 2022
  • Germantown

    Arlington choral teacher seeking Germantown school board seat

    An Arlington teacher is running for school board in Germantown. He will face a local pediatrician for the seat held by Betsy Landers. Landers is not seeking reelection. 

    By Abigail Warren August 25, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS to honor Young Dolph, three others, at Alumni Hall of Fame Gala

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools will honor late rapper Young Dolph and three other prominent district alumni at its annual Alumni Hall of Fame Gala Friday night, Aug. 26.

    By Aarron Fleming August 25, 2022
  • Arlington

    Arlington school board bids farewell to Hugh Lamar

    The Arlington school board recognized the tenure of member Hugh Lamar, who attended his last meeting Tuesday after an election loss earlier this month.

    By Michael Waddell August 24, 2022
  • Premium Education

    From Herenton to Cash to Ray: How MSCS has selected superintendents

    The saga of Willie Herenton’s 1979 selection by the school system has influenced the pick of every superintendent since.

    By Bill Dries December 17, 2024
  • Collierville

    Collierville leaders express frustration over third grade retention law

    Collierville school leaders took a formal stance on the third-grade retention law.

    By Abigail Warren August 23, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS Superintendent Joris Ray resigns amid investigation of misconduct

    Ray was put on paid leave on July 13 after the Board voted 7-2 to open a full investigation into allegations of his misconduct that were first reported by The Daily Memphian days before.

    By Ben Wheeler, Aarron Fleming August 23, 2022
  • Education

    Olympian Rochelle Stevens helping restart LeMoyne-Owen track program

    Olympian Rochelle Stevens is running a new race, trying to help LeMoyne-Owen College cross the finish line as a winner by shepherding the school through its first track season in 24 years. 

    By Kofi Whitehead August 23, 2022
  • Update Education

    MSCS to ‘possibly make new determinations regarding district leadership’

    The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board will meet Tuesday evening to vote on one item — the employment of superintendent Joris Ray.

    By Ben Wheeler August 23, 2022
  • Premium Education

    Tennessee Dept. of Education tied to Rhode Island FBI inquiry

    Rhode Island’s governor is being investigated for skirting the competitive bidding process and granting a seven-figure contract to a friend. One of the consultant’s partners is TN Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn’s former chief of staff.

    By Ian Round August 26, 2022
  • Premium Suburbs

    Are later high school start times in the suburbs better for students?

    With studies showing benefits of students starting classes later in the morning, several districts are studying the move.

    By Michael Waddell August 22, 2022
  • Premium Education

    Who’s Who at Memphis-Shelby County Schools

    Here’s a look at key players at Memphis-Shelby County Schools as the system investigates allegations of sexual misconduct against Superintendent Joris Ray. 

    Related story:

    Here’s a look at the changes MSCS has seen over the past decade

    By Bill Dries August 24, 2022
  • Premium Education

    Here’s a look at the changes MSCS has seen over the past decade

    A look at some key dates in a 12-year period that has seen historic changes in the structure of public education in Memphis.

    By Bill Dries August 21, 2022
  • Education

    Cummings school to remain closed for second week

    Cummings K-8 is closed following a ceiling collapse Monday, Aug. 15, inside its library.

    By Aarron Fleming August 18, 2022

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