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    State MSCS audit would look for irregularities that need ‘legal action’

    Such an audit could cost more than $2 million, according to a spokesperson for the Tennessee comptroller of the treasury.

    By Laura Testino March 07, 2025
  • Lakeland

    Outdoor classroom to expand learning environment for Lakeland school

    “Our students learn well inside the building, so we were looking at what we could do on the outside of the building that could also provide those same learning opportunities.”

    By Michael Waddell March 06, 2025
  • Premium Collierville

    Collierville Schools outlines priorities for next five years

    Collierville Schools had committees meet about four key areas ahead of working to develop its strategic plan. The board is scheduled to consider the state-mandated plan in June.

    By Abigail Warren March 06, 2025
  • Education

    Efforts to recall and term-limit MSCS board members advance

    Proposals have bipartisan support in the Tennessee General Assembly, and Shelby County commissioners appear supportive of local efforts to bring recall questions to voters.

    By Laura Testino March 06, 2025
  • Premium Education

    U of M foundation cited for sloppy accounting practices

    This is the second consecutive year auditors have reported inconsistencies in the financials for the University of Memphis’ Auxiliary Services Foundation, which includes funding for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

    By Jane Roberts March 06, 2025
  • Premium Collierville

    Collierville pays off MSCS settlement early, freeing up funding

    “All future dollars will be spent right here in Collierville, and no more will have to go to another entity,” Collierville Schools Superintendent Russell Dyer said.

    By Abigail Warren March 03, 2025
  • Education

    Tennessee House approves bill restricting cellphones in schools

    A bill requiring Tennessee school districts to adopt a policy prohibiting students from using cellphones and other “wireless communication devices” during instruction time passed in the state House of Representatives Monday.

    By Benjamin Smith March 03, 2025
  • Premium Education

    Teacher-contract hiccup inflames conflict-of-interest concerns about Keith Williams

    A complaint renewed allegations of “double dipping” for Keith Williams, who serves as a school board member and the executive director of the organization that filed the grievance. 

    By Laura Testino February 28, 2025
  • Premium Education

    Protesters outnumber Rittenhouse crowd at U of M

    The evening went off without violence, with about 30 people attending Kyle Rittenhouse’s second attempt at a speech on the University of Memphis campus. 

    By Jane Roberts February 27, 2025
  • Education

    Memphians speak out against potential state MSCS takeover

    Speaking outside of the National Civil Rights Museum, a group of business and community leaders launched a coalition, arguing a state takeover would strip Memphians of the ability to govern their schools and make decisions for students.

    By Brandon LaGrone II February 26, 2025
  • Education

    Here are the charter operators applying to open or run schools in Tennessee in 2026-27

    Two groups want to open the first charter schools for at-risk students under a new state law.

    By Marta W. Aldrich February 26, 2025
  • Education

    MSCS greenlights 2025-26 school calendar

    Updates to the calendar aim to improve participation in parent-teacher conferences and align schedules with nearby municipal school districts. 

    By Laura Testino February 25, 2025
  • Education

    ‘Excellence and achievement’: UTHSC earns prestigious research designation

    Memphis is now one of six cities nationwide that is home to two public universities with the Carnegie R1 designation. 

    By Aisling Mäki February 25, 2025
  • Health Care

    ‘Black Men in White Coats’ event inspires medicine and science careers

    Hundreds of Mid-South students got to meet medical and science professionals at the Black Men in White Coats event at Baptist Health Sciences University in the Memphis Medical District. 

    By Aisling Mäki February 22, 2025
  • Education

    LeMoyne-Owen offers hands-on broadcast experience

    The Lowery Communication Center offers hands-on experience in broadcasting, podcasting and media production for students at the Memphis college.

    By Redding Jackson February 22, 2025
  • Education

    Tennessee’s shrinking Achievement School District set to make its move

    The operator of the last charter schools in the Tennessee’s turnaround district asks to continue managing them under Memphis-Shelby County Schools before state takeover.

    By Marta W. Aldrich February 21, 2025
  • Premium Education

    Legislation for state to take over MSCS still on table, lawmaker says

    Tennessee Rep. Mark White, the House Education Committee chair, has been working on the legislation for at least the last month.

    By Laura Testino February 21, 2025
  • Premium Education

    Feagins seeks MSCS board members’ phone records

    Subpoenas request call logs and text messages from Marie Feagins’ first day as superintendent, until two days after she filed a lawsuit alleging board members violated Tennessee open meetings law in pursuit of ousting her.

    By Laura Testino February 19, 2025
  • Education

    Memphis-area schools close due to winter weather

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Shelby County’s municipal school districts have canceled classes as some 1-3 inches of snow and sleet are forecasted for Memphis overnight.

    Related content:

    How the Memphis area is preparing for snow; what’s closed Wednesday

    By Laura Testino February 19, 2025
  • Premium Education

    New audit says MSCS board lacks vision

    The Council of the Great City Schools’ report found that a “recent legacy of leadership and organizational change” had contributed to “consistently low and stable” academic progress at Memphis-Shelby County Schools. 

    By Laura Testino February 18, 2025
  • Premium Education

    ‘Super proactive': Lifelong innovator brings problem-solving zeal to U of M

    Whitney Hardy, who tried to levitate her skateboard at age 7, knows U of M has “the tools, the resources, the mentorship, the partners on campus” for today’s would-be innovators. She shows them how to navigate through to their dreams.

    By Jane Roberts February 18, 2025
  • Education

    Some Tennessee charter school applicants may bypass local districts

    Gov. Bill Lee is pushing for a major revision to Tennessee charter school law to create ways for operators to bypass their local elected school boards.

    By Marta W. Aldrich February 15, 2025
  • Education

    U of M’s Carnegie R1 status renewed

    “A lot of our junior faculty that we are hiring ... are well-trained in research and finding funding for their research,” the U of M’s Jasbir Dhaliwal said. “It has absolutely become part of our culture.”

    By Jane Roberts February 13, 2025
  • Education

    MSCS literacy director resigns

    Jared Myracle is the first top-level departure since Marie Feagins’ controversial ouster as superintendent last month.

    By Laura Testino February 13, 2025
  • Metro

    Gov. Lee signs bill drastically expanding school vouchers

    While the $447 million initiative has been touted as a “universal” program for anyone interested, Republican leaders included a key provision: Students living in the country illegally will be prohibited from participating.

    By The Associated Press February 13, 2025

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