Shelby County Schools
The move, protested by Hanley’s charter operator, marks another twist in the chaotic unwinding of the Achievement School District.
District offices will also close early.
A proposal to take vouchers statewide is also on the table, but unlikely to get a vote this year.
From students with disabilities to schools serving disadvantaged students, ‘there’s just a lot of uncertainty’
Sponsors want recently launched pilot program to add Hamilton County Schools
Charter commission district grows with more ASD schools
Local governments struggle to keep pace with construction costs
District seeks to avoid disruptions during standardized testing
Mayoral hopeful sees herself as a leader who can get district, city, and county to work together
School board identifies four firms that applied to head the search
Timeline calls for naming the next leader of Tennessee’s largest school district by April
Three-year-old legal battle continues, even as applications are approved
The bigger objective of improving pre-K: Containing the pandemic’s long-term impact on children and their education in Tennessee’s largest school district.
Sale price is $3.3 million; Millington will also pay for E.A. Harrold Elementary site
MSCS unions disagree over whether the district should sign the pending contract or start afresh.
Votes on two other schools recommended for closure are delayed amid lawsuit against district
Deal calls for a multiyear transition for affected families
New timeline calls for choosing the next leader by April 2023
The vote to allow Believe to add K-3 went against the recommendation of district administrators, who raised concerns about the school’s academic performance
Opposing attorneys say they may appeal to a higher court
One leader retires, another resigns after investigations into complaints
Administrator says there are likely thousands more beyond the district’s current count
Process calls for gathering input from the public, educators, nonprofits, and business leaders
Memphis school board chair aims to rebuild trust, focus on academics as superintendent search starts
Amid leadership turnover and controversy, Memphis-Shelby County Schools board Chair Althea Greene wants to keep the focus on students.
As the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board begins its superintendent search, the Memphis LIFT assembles a new task force to gather parent input.
The board hopes to have someone in place by the end of the school year.
Memphis’ two teachers unions disagree on whether to resume negotiations with the district
Yolanda Martin is the second district official in recent weeks to be placed on administrative leave
Results contrast with gains on state exam; racial disparities persist
The commission’s decision upholds MSCS’ decision earlier this year to deny the applications for Binghampton Community School and Tennessee Volunteer Military Academy.
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