New federal directive may punch $55M hole in MSCS plans
MSCS Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond said his administration expects to put forth a plan for closing and consolidating schools early next school year. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
The U.S. Department of Education’s changed rules for remaining pandemic funds have thrown some funding for Memphis-Shelby County Schools building projects in limbo.
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Laura Testino
Laura Testino is an enterprise reporter who writes about how public policy shapes Memphis. She is currently reporting from Frayser about education and housing. Please write her with your suggestions and story tips.
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