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

SCS equity officer Dr. Michael Lowe and Cordova Middle student Justin Crutcher joined a national conversation on equity in Black boys’ educational experiences. 

The $19.25 million for the upcoming fiscal year directs more money to teachers and maintenance of future athletic fields.

Chimneyrock Elementary School Monday debuted its new reading garden with amphitheater-style seating, a walking trail and flowers planted by students and teachers. 

An assessment completed by deans and senior administrators form from peer business schools covers the entire Fogelman College of Business and Crews School of Accountancy programs.

On the high end, applications at Rhodes College are up 25%, but down an equal percent at Southwest Tennessee Community College.

A bill regarding the three Germantown namesake schools that appeared dead when it failed in the state Senate education committee Wednesday, got new life after Sen. Brian Kelsey amended the measure.

SCS held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for the school, which opened this fall to students from the former Alcy, Magnolia and Charjean elementary schools in South Memphis. 

Superintendent Joris Ray said teacher burnout was considered in the plan, and teachers had direct input into the schedule.

Memphis Teacher Residency announced its new Memphis Literacy Institute, aimed at training teachers with a focus on literacy. 

In its second year, the JROTC program at Arlington High, provides students with a stepping stone to a military career. It teaches life skills, too.

Collierville Schools is adding a layer of protection at its high school this week. Students will be given badges and asked to wear them during the school day.

Collierville is moving forward in hopes to open the district’s 10th school, Collierville Virtual Academy. The board approved the application, and the district submitted it to the state.

Germantown supports a bill that would force the suburban school district and Shelby County Schools to work together. GMSD has remained quiet since the announcement was made.

Much like the resolution to starting municipal schools in Shelby County’s suburbs, Germantown is backing state legislation to get the 3G schools under its control.

The addition of virtual learning to in-person classroom instruction complicates Shelby County Schools teachers’ jobs.

Porter-Leath is holding a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday for its $11.7 million facility at 3060 Baskin St. in Frayser. On-site programming at the location should begin in the next couple of weeks.

CBU will offer summer school online. Fall classes will begin in mid-August.

Palazzolo said legislators are considering a bill that would not allow a school from one district to operate inside the boundaries of another.

The future residence hall will have more than 61,000 square feet, single rooms, suites, common spaces and a lodge for the campus’ cultural organizations.

When Shelby County Schools students entered their school buildings this month, many did so for the first time in about a year. But children attending smaller suburban municipal districts had been back for months.

The CDC said 6 feet should still be maintained in common areas, such as school lobbies, and when masks can’t be worn, such as when eating.

Commencement ceremonies for both classes will be Saturday, May 15 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

The university said the strain stayed within the athletic department and did not bleed into the broader campus or Memphis community.

University of Memphis President M. David Rudd announced Wednesday, March 10, that this year would be his last year in the position.