The decision voters are weighing is whether they want a new voice on the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen or to keep the current group in place for at least another two years.

Students will still use laptops, tablets and headphones for in-school learning, in the same way they are learning in virtual school.

The board voted unanimously Tuesday to give the public notice that it would discuss and vote on amending the annual $285,000 contract sometime in November. 

Most notably missing is student achievement and growth information, even from years when standardized testing occurred. 

Parents will have an extra week to decide if their children will stay with virtual learning or return to school.

National public health officials have encouraged businesses and schools to improve their air systems to reduce the chances of infection through the air.

Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, with Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump’s nominee days before the election and secure a likely conservative court majority for years to come.

Joris Ray’s overall score was 4.13 out of 5, showing that he “completely met expectations” during the 2019-20 school year.

Budget committee chairman Edmund Ford Jr. amended his resolution to stick with the county’s policy of keeping its financial reserves at 20% of general fund revenues. He has suggested a 15% to 20% guideline.

Collierville High School students will return to four days at school next semester. Students will attend Monday through Thursday and learn remotely on Friday.

District leaders speculate some students left in favor of in-person learning at charter or private schools because SCS started the year all online.

If the initial plan is successful, FCS officials hope its full return to in-person learning mirrors Shelby County Schools, slated for January 2021.

This year has presented a unique set of challenges for kids in Shelby County, and a new face in Collierville is helping the district appropriately address students’ needs.

Middle school students in Collierville may return to school five days per week beginning Nov. 2.

During a school board committee meeting, SCS Superintendent Joris Ray told board members that the timeline is dependent upon the data.

Gov. Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn said the annual state tests, known as TNReady, will be administered as planned, but teachers and schools should be held harmless for the results. 

Three SCS board members said January is the earliest they feel comfortable reopening school buildings, especially as county health officials this week declared the virus’ autumn “surge” has arrived.

In one of the legislature’s most high-profile races, Jerri Green is considered a serious challenger to Republican Rep. Mark White, chairman of the House Education Committee. They are polar opposites on the issue of vouchers.

The project employs U of M students to manage about half of Raymond James’ national identity and access program.

Officials won’t identify where the employees work, while education association leadership says it’s too soon to discuss opening schools.

Rhodes graduates from across the country are speaking out in support for their fellow alum and nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Girls on the Run finished out the spring semester online, but only about 60% of the girls showed up on Zoom team meetings.

The Excel Center opened as a charter school but is now a contract school with Shelby County Schools.

The move back to school buildings would make KIPP one of the first public schools in the city to reopen after starting all remote. The return to in-person learning is outlined in a letter from the charter network’s CEO Kendra Ferguson. 

In its third year, the middle school will operate in Fogelman Executive Center off Central and Innovation Drive.