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    MSCS board will address Joris Ray allegations in special meeting

    Memphis-Shelby County School board members will be reviewing allegations of sexual impropriety by Superintendent Joris Ray with former or current members of school staff alleged in divorce proceedings.

    By Ben Wheeler July 13, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland schools superintendent gets one-year contract extension

    Lakeland School System Superintendent Ted Horrell will continue to lead the district after school board members approved unanimously a new four-year contract.

    By Michael Waddell July 12, 2022
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    Rhodes grant reflects mushrooming interest in fungi research

    The Memphis college has been selected to receive a National Science Foundation grant for research that has potential to create more effective anti-fungal drugs.

    By Aarron Fleming July 11, 2022
  • Education

    Class is in session: Teach for America trainees eager for next step

    After spending the summer training, the current corps of 50 future educators will soon begin teaching in their own classrooms. Each commits to stay for at least two years.

    By Aarron Fleming July 11, 2022
  • Collierville

    Collierville Schools adopts resolution supporting teachers

    The Collierville Board of Education adopted a resolution in a special-called meeting on Thursday. The impetus for the resolution was disparaging remarks against teachers.

    By Abigail Warren July 07, 2022
  • Education

    Superintendent Joris Ray denies violating policy; board member voices support

    The Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent said he respects the board’s responsibility to conduct due diligence as it relates to violations of policies and he will cooperate in every way possible. 

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    By Ben Wheeler, Aarron Fleming July 07, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS board begins external review of superintendent Joris Ray

    The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education will launch an external review following the allegations of impropriety by MSCS superintendent Joris Ray. 

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    Schools superintendent admits to adultery in divorce filing

     

    By Aarron Fleming, Ben Wheeler July 07, 2022
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    Schools superintendent admits to adultery in divorce filing

    Three women were named in the filing. Two of the names match current or former employees of the district. The Daily Memphian is not naming these women because it could not confirm their employment with certainty.

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    MSCS board begins external review of superintendent Joris Ray

    By Ben Wheeler, Aarron Fleming July 07, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS applauds ‘unprecedented gains’ despite low scores

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders put a positive spin on TCAP numbers released by the state Wednesday, July 6, saying they represent “unprecedented gains.”

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    MSCS students making progress but TCAP scores are still low, data shows

    By Aarron Fleming July 07, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS students making progress but TCAP scores are still low, data shows

    Just over 20% of third- through eighth-grade students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools are meeting grade-level expectations in English Language Arts. 

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    Suburban districts see varied TCAP scores

    By Aarron Fleming July 06, 2022
  • Education

    Suburban districts see varied TCAP scores

    Suburban districts saw various improvements on TCAP data, released Wednesday. The third-grade retention law remains concerning for education leaders.

    By Abigail Warren July 21, 2022
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    Methodist interested in Germantown High campus

    The question of the high school took a turn earlier this year after state legislation passed that would disallow Memphis-Shelby County Schools from operating the so-called 3G schools: Germantown elementary, middle and high schools.

    By Abigail Warren July 06, 2022
  • Education

    $11.5 million renovation builds on ambitious overhaul at UTHSC

    The physiology department at UTHSC is one of the best in the country, but its facilities are among the worst. Faculty are expected to start moving into a renovated building by the end of next year.

    By Ian Round July 04, 2022
  • Education

    Changes in specs exclude key HVAC vendors from MSCS contracts

    The district revised HVAC guidelines and its list of preferred vendors before bidding federally funded jobs.

    By David Waters July 05, 2022
  • Education

    ‘Fast and furious:’ In rush to spend, fewer bidders likely cost MSCS millions

    In trying to quickly spend $172 million, the school district made decisions that limited competition for contracts, favored certain vendors and helped push overall costs up as much as 40%. 

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    Changes in specs excluded key HVAC vendors from MSCS contracts

    By David Waters July 05, 2022
  • Premium State Government

    How pro-charter school tech billionaires quietly influence state government

    Secrecy. Dark money. Anonymous billionaires. Nonexistent contracts. All affecting our kids’ education. What are the Chiefs for Change doing?

    By Ian Round July 02, 2022
  • Education

    Literacy Mid-South gets $4.5 million grant to support local students

    Literacy Mid-South has been selected to receive a $4.5 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Education to support Memphis-Shelby County Schools students and students attending public area charter schools.

    By Aarron Fleming June 28, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS failed to keep children safe at Head Start centers, report finds

    An investigation conducted by the federal Administration for Children and Families found that Memphis-Shelby County Schools failed to make sure children were kept safe at several Head Start centers the district operates.

    By Aarron Fleming June 27, 2022
  • Sports

    Tigers launch 901Women initiative

    The initiative will honor 50 years of women’s sports programs while helping generate philanthropic support to enhance the student-athlete experience for all female athletes at Memphis.

    By Frank Bonner II June 23, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland school board chairman won’t seek reelection

    “I believe fresh ideas and fresh faces are important. It just feels like the right time for me to move on,” Kevin Floyd said.

    By Michael Waddell June 21, 2022
  • Education

    Junior Achievement president revitalizes Memphis entrepreneur program

    Leigh Mansberg has unleashed her own entrepreneurial bent to reshape the way JA works, digging down to formularize the can-do energy that was the air she breathed growing up.

    By Jane Roberts June 20, 2022
  • Education

    Southwest to hold Friday classes virtually for summer months

    Southwest Tennessee Community College has moved to virtual learning and academic services on Fridays only through Aug. 12, to help students and faculty save money on transportation.

    By Sam Hegenheiser June 23, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    With summer here, DeSoto County School Board gets into gear

    While students are away on their summer break, officials with DeSoto County Schools are working to accomplish all the duties necessary while classes are out of session.

    By Toni Lepeska June 18, 2022
  • Education

    STEM teachers get back to business this summer with positions at local companies

    The Greater Memphis Chamber’s new externship program places STEM teachers with local businesses and is part of an effort to build “one of the most robust and inclusive talent pipelines in the nation.”

    By Aarron Fleming June 17, 2022
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    Local school districts pump more money — up to $33,000 every two weeks — into fuel for buses

    As gas prices continue to rise across the nation, Memphis-area school districts are feeling the pain at the pump, especially with diesel fuel nearing $6 a gallon. 

    By Aarron Fleming June 16, 2022

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