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    Is Tennessee moving its weakest teachers to early, non-tested grades? New research says yes.

    A new study confirmed that low-performing teachers in grades 3 through 5 were more likely to be reassigned to non-tested early grades than their more effective colleagues.

    By Marta W. Aldrich February 23, 2019
  • Education

    New Memphis charter school guidelines would help decide if there are too many in one neighborhood

    Under new guidelines being developed, Shelby County Schools board members would be able to systematically slow growth of Memphis charter schools. 

    By Laura Faith Kebede February 25, 2019
  • Education

    10 apply for vacant seat on the Memphis school board, but six live outside of seat’s district

    Ten people are seeking appointment to an interim seat on the Shelby County Schools board. The District 2 seat opened with the departure of Teresa Jones to take an appointment as municipal court judge. 

    By Caroline Bauman February 19, 2019
  • Education

    Schwinn tours Douglass and Millington Central

    Tennessee education commissioner Penny Schwinn makes stops at two Shelby County High Schools just days after taking the state's top education post.

    By Bill Dries February 15, 2019
  • Education

    Report: Tennessee’s teacher prep programs are doing a better job, but graduating fewer educators

    Tennessee’s teacher training programs improved or maintained their scores on a report card released Friday, even as the number of would-be educators they graduated dipped for a third straight year.

    By Marta W. Aldrich, Chalkbeat Tennessee February 15, 2019
  • Education

    Memphis interim superintendent adds two cabinet-level positions in first month on the job

    Less than one month after Joris Ray was named interim leader of Shelby County Schools, he has added two cabinet-level positions and replaced the district’s chief of staff.

    By Laura Faith Kebede, Chalkbeat Tennessee February 14, 2019
  • Education

    East High teacher’s favorite student didn’t stand for the Pledge. She taught him a powerful lesson.

    This teacher learned a valuable lesson when his favorite student didn't stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. 

    By Caroline Bauman, Chalkbeat Tennessee February 18, 2019
  • Education

    Lee announces plan to beef up STEM offerings in Tennessee schools

    Gov. Bill Lee said Wednesday he wants to expand science, technology, engineering and mathematics offerings in Tennessee’s K-12 schools — and he’ll set aside $4 million in his proposed budget to pay for his so-called Future Workforce Initiative.

    By Marta W. Aldrich, Chalkbeat Tennessee February 14, 2019
  • Education

    In last effort to stay open, Gateway University appeals to Tennessee board

    Leaders of a Memphis charter high school have requested that the state board of education overturn the local district’s vote to close the school.

    By Caroline Bauman, Chalkbeat Tennessee February 11, 2019
  • Education

    Shelby County Spelling Bee returns to Memphis after stint in Nashville

    Sophia Overstreet, 13, clinched a victory over 51 other spellers in the first Shelby County Spelling Bee since the competition lost its longtime local sponsorship.

    By Jared Boyd February 10, 2019
  • Education

    As low-performing Memphis charters await vote on their fate, the district asks families to consider other schools

    Shelby County Schools leaders are urging charter families to choose another school for their children, as four charter operators await the Shelby County Schools board’s vote on whether to shut them down.

    By Laura Faith Kebede February 11, 2019
  • Education

    State board sides with Memphis district in closing City University Boys school

    The state Board of Education voted Friday to uphold the decision of Shelby County Schools to not renew the charter of City University Boys Preparatory. The school will close in May, following the end of this school year.

    By Caroline Bauman February 08, 2019
  • Education

    ‘I am the least among you,’ says Ray, vowing to put Memphis student needs first

    Interim Superintendent Joris Ray said Thursday that he would introduce a new organizational chart for Shelby County Schools staff to reference: students are at the top; Ray is at the bottom.

    By Laura Faith Kebede February 07, 2019
  • Education

    Memphis school staff urge board to ‘stay with Ray’ as interim superintendent contract is set

    As school board members approved a contract Wednesday for Shelby County Schools’ Interim Superintendent Joris Ray, a vocal contingent of principals, teachers, parents, and students told them that Ray should stay on long-term.

    By Laura Faith Kebede February 07, 2019
  • Education

    Lee says ‘parent choice’ education initiative coming soon in Tennessee

    Gov. Bill Lee hinted that he soon will introduce a legislative initiative to give parents more education options for their children, even as Wednesday’s deadline passed to file bills for lawmakers to consider this year.

    By Marta W. Aldrich February 07, 2019
  • Education

    Citing appearance of ‘bias,’ Memphis board members plan to reject philanthropy offer to pay for superintendent search

    A school board committee said it would vote to reject an education philanthropy’s offer to pay for the district’s superintendent search.

    By Laura Faith Kebede February 07, 2019
  • Education

    LeMoyne-Owen College president responds to allegations of nepotism, neglect

    Pressure is mounting on LeMoyne-Owen College president Dr. Andrea Miller to resign amid allegations of nepotism, apathy and campus-wide neglect.

    By Jared Boyd February 07, 2019
  • Lakeland

    Feelings divided among Lakeland parents on new high school

    Feelings are divided as Lakeland residents debate the cost of a new high school in the growing suburb.

    By Michael Waddell February 01, 2019
  • Education

    State board staff agrees with Memphis district, recommends closing City University Boys school

    The state board of education is being told it should approve a recommendation to shut down a small Memphis charter middle school after 10 years of operation.

    By Caroline Bauman February 05, 2019
  • Education

    SCS board votes to close Gateway charter, delays superintendent search committee

    The Shelby County Schools board unanimously voted Tuesday to close Gateway University charter school at the end of the current academic year.

    By Bill Dries January 29, 2019
  • Education

    University of Memphis trustees approve apartment acquisition

    The University of Memphis board of trustees approved a proposal Tuesday that will create a foundation enabling the university to get into the real estate business.

    By Michelle Corbet January 30, 2019
  • Education

    Just months before its next testing company is supposed to start, Tennessee has yet to receive its first bid

    With just months to go before a company is supposed to take over Tennessee’s troubled assessment program, the state has yet to release its request for proposals.

    By Marta W. Aldrich, Chalkbeat Tennessee January 30, 2019
  • Education

    ‘Mistakes, but no malicious intent’: Gateway charter school leader hopes to avoid closure

    The leader of Gateway University Charter School spoke publicly Monday, saying the school had made its share of mistakes in its first year, but that it deserved to stay open.

    By Caroline Bauman, Chalkbeat January 28, 2019
  • Education

    The Shelby County Schools board has an open seat. Here’s how to apply

    Shelby County commissioners will select an interim school board member next month, and interested candidates can apply as of Tuesday. The appointee will fill the seat Teresa Jones vacated following her recent appointment as a municipal court judge.

    By Laura Faith Kebede, Chalkbeat January 29, 2019
  • Education

    U of M could get into real estate with apartment acquisition

    The University of Memphis may take the first step Tuesday to become active in the real estate market, taking advantage of a provision in the tax reform package Congress passed in 2017. 

    By Michelle Corbet January 29, 2019

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