Whitehaven schools would have more freedom in proposed MSCS structure
“We must now be innovative,” said state Rep. Mark White. “Strong community leadership and engagement can be the answer.” (George Walker IV/AP file)
“I think the autonomy should be left down there in the Whitehaven area so we can show y’all ... how to do these kids right,” Shelby County Probate Court Clerk Eddie Jones said.
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