Tennessee governors have been remaking school reading policies for 40 years, and yet reading achievement scores have barely budged.

Germantown has named Liz Dias as its first whole child director. Dias currently serves as Houston Middle principal.

Collierville Virtual Academy prepares to move forward offering off-campus learning for the 2021-22 school year after its application was approved by the state.

Lakeland Schools System Superintendent Ted Horrell has been named the 2021 Southwest Tennessee Superintendent of the Year.

Graduates and guests must arrive one hour before the ceremony start time. Health protocols will be in place.

Thirty-two years ago after quitting nursing school in her final semester, Penny Williams earned her RN degree in one of the first in-person commencement exercises in Memphis in more than a year.

Jeana Decker, who’s leaving her administrative role with Millington Municipal Schools, has nearly 35 years of experience in education.

Germantown’s Board of Education approved a construction firm for Houston Middle School’s addition. Board members also added a position to look at the academic and non-academic needs of students.

Collierville Schools approved its $99 million budget Tuesday. The suburb’s mayor and aldermen will review it as part of the town’s overall budget.

About 60,000 Shelby County families will have to return their children to classrooms or transfer to a virtual school next year due to a mandate by the Tennessee Department of Education.

Collierville Schools Board will review a $99 million budget Tuesday. The plan includes numerous facility enhancements and academic supports.

Citation is second time U of M has ranked on international list in one academic year.

Gov. Bill Lee visited Journey Hanley Elementary, and while addressing education, he also discussed concerns about the permitless carry legislation that has concerned a number of local leaders.

Collierville Literacy Council is expanding its efforts under new leadership. In addition to its existing efforts, it is expanding to teach more forms of literacy and adding more programs for children.

Rhodes’ satellite is expected to have cleared the hurdles to launch by June 2023.

“Reimagine 901” includes school closures, new buildings, improvements or expansions to existing schools, investment in deferred building maintenance, as well as bilingual immersion programs and fine arts.

Superintendent Joris Ray’s proposed plan will include two school closures, five new buildings, improvements or expansions to 13 existing schools and a substantial investment in deferred building maintenance.

Sixteen-person team represents U of M board of trustees, faculty, staff, students, alumni and public. 

Sen. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, withdrew an amendment regarding ownership and operations by Shelby County Schools of three schools bearing the Germantown name. He said negotiations seem to have begun.

Collierville is looking at how to better serve students and families. The Family Resource Center and its new leader are helping meet physical, social and emotional needs.

Joris Ray previewed his Reimagine 901 plan, which will include higher teacher salaries, smaller class sizes and new educational programming.

 The goal is to receive commitments for 500 gifts in 24 hours.

Eight of the 19 members sign letter asking for workers to be reinstated.

Students at Robert R. Church Elementary School in Whitehaven can now exchange points for prizes after a $10,000 donation funded their new incentive store. 

GMSD’s board voted for the administration to proceed with an application for a standalone virtual school.