Vote signals continued trust in Greene as the district proceeds with revamped superintendent search.
A proposed contract, due for a board vote next week, would split the work among four vendors, including ServiceMaster Clean.
Crystal Johnson, an AP English teacher affectionately known as Miss CJ, was recently named a 2023 Educator of Excellence.
Johnson’s stroke, the second for a school board member in as many years, underscores the pressure of public service roles, said his pastor.
My experiences led me to fight for change for Tennessee teachers.
Building’s age has made cleanup more difficult, district officials said.
Chalkbeat Tennessee will keep you updated via text messages on important Memphis-Shelby County Schools board decisions every month.
Bren Elliott, a former Nashville school administrator, will oversee improvement efforts that encompass nearly 300 schools
The MSCS board has approved $108 million in expenses for the school, but the district hasn’t yet secured all the funds it needs.
Gov. Bill Lee lauds extra $100 million for school safety, mental health, and more.
Senate leaders signal they may block both proposals.
Governor’s proclamation and new House rules limit subjects and debate.
Getting the right superintendent is a ‘humongous responsibility,’ says the longtime head of Latino Memphis.
Challenge to classroom censorship will continue, while fight against the state’s ban on payroll dues collection ends.
The state’s first choice dropped out after contract negotiations broke down.
Safe firearm storage, school safety policies, and stalking offenses are also on the table
More facts will be needed to determine whether the orders were constitutional, the ruling said.
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Memphis students return to classes for a new school year that could turn out to be pivotal.
With $78 million in new funds for Memphis-Shelby County Schools salaries and bonuses, district officials hope to encourage retention and entice new teachers. Here’s how teacher paychecks will increase.
The lawsuit is the first legal challenge to the controversial 2021 law
‘Tennessee has always been a bellwether state’ for education reform, says Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds
Nine charter applicants this year included four new schools, plus five schools in the Achievement School District. The MSCS school board approved two of them, despite the district’s recommendations.
Improvement in math tracks statewide trend, but proficiency rates lag behind pre-pandemic levels.
Results offer localized snapshot of how school systems are doing with pandemic recovery.
The school board will consider nine charter applicants: four new schools, plus five schools in the Achievement School District. MSCS officials have recommended rejecting all of them.
The results suggest that Tennessee’s early investments in summer learning camps and intensive tutoring are paying off.
The school board expects to relaunch a community engagement effort to try to mend strained relationships with stakeholders who have grown frustrated with the process.
Toni Williams gets a contract extension, on the condition that she forgo her bid to succeed Joris Ray.
The findings prompted personnel changes and stricter controls soon after Toni Williams took over as interim superintendent.
‘We definitely have noticed that a silencing is happening in our schools,’ said one student.
Vice Chair Sheleah Harris denounced the decision to change the policy and quit her elected seat.
The activists, who have questioned the school board over the superintendent search, allege the district is “conspiring” to prevent their advocacy.
The ban was inserted by Gov. Lee into his popular plan to gradually increase teacher pay.
A vote Tuesday will seek to resolve a contentious issue: whether interim leader Toni Williams, who lacks academic experience, is qualified for the permanent position.
About 500 students initially flagged for possible retention did well enough to move directly to 4th grade.
Carney was Penny Schwinn’s go-to manager for major programs.
Overwhelmed by state tests and the prospect of more summer school, one third grader walks out.
Board hears from critics of district’s decision to bar five activists after May 9 meeting.
Families will get new scores within 48 hours, say state officials
Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools is the state’s first to take Facebook, TikTok, and others to court.
Early state results show some progress for the class, but about three-quarters of students fell short of expectations on the state reading assessment.
But up to 60% of third graders could be at risk of being held back as a stricter reading law kicks in.
The definition was the most pressing question lingering as thousands of students head to summer school
Testing do-overs, appeals, summer learning camps come next for struggling readers who want to avoid retention
If the search process suggests board members aren’t on the same page, a leadership expert says, ‘some candidates may back away.’
Board members have asked the district to present options, including the prospect of bringing the work in-house.
Pioneer of school desegregation says resolving racial differences requires telling the truth about history — ‘good, bad, or ugly.’