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Porter-Leath beats MSCS in local battle for pre-K money

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 21, 2025 7:52 PM CT | Published: July 21, 2025 3:25 PM CT

Porter-Leath, a local early childhood education organization, appears to be taking over local management of a $30 million, federally funded preschool program known as Head Start. 

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools system most recently operated the program, which offers preschool at no cost to children from low-income families. 

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Laura Testino

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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