Memphis-Shelby County Schools host “tailgate talks” to get parental input on superintendent search
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) is hosting a series of “Tailgate Talks” before sporting events across Memphis to learn more about.
Supporters say proposed Memphis public charter school is needed to disrupt the cycle of poverty
Alice Lockett is an example of the generational challenges many families in Memphis face. As a teenager she dropped out.
- by Sky Arnold
- September 1, 2023
Supporters of Fairley High School make their case for it to remain a public charter school
Patricia Adams graduated from Fairley High School in 1989, when the school was still a traditional public school in Memphis..
- by Reana Gibson
- August 31, 2023
Former students make emotional plea for the return of a former Memphis public charter school
Zephan Alexander describes his time as a public-school student in Memphis as a challenge. He struggled in traditional public schools.
- by Reana Gibson
- August 30, 2023
New Cordova high school will have larger campus as board approves replacement land purchase
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board voted Tuesday to approve a $5 million deal to buy 45 acres of land for.
- by Laura Testino, Chalkbeat Tennessee
- August 29, 2023
Memphis educators and parents want new School Letter Grades to be easy to understand
A crowd of roughly two dozen Shelby County parents and educators gathered Wednesday night to explain why they believe ease.
- by Reana Gibson
- August 24, 2023
Schools in Davidson, Shelby, and Hamilton Counties celebrate academic growth and achievement
Three of Tennessee’s largest school districts are touting their academic growth on the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS). Metro Nashville.
- by Tennessee Firefly Staff
- August 24, 2023
New MSCS board member Mauricio Calvo has one year to make an impact. Here’s how he plans to use it.
Mauricio Calvo, the newest member of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board, took his oath of office next to the children’s.
- by Laura Testino, Chalkbeat Tennessee
- August 15, 2023
Activists banned from Memphis school property can’t return early, federal judge rules
Two of the Memphis activists who were banned in May from entering Memphis-Shelby County Schools property lost a bid in.
- by Laura Testino, Chalkbeat Tennessee
- August 8, 2023
Memphis-Shelby County Schools begins new school year without a permanent superintendent
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) kicked off the 2023-24 school year Monday morning with teachers holding welcome back signs for students.
- by Reana Gibson
- August 8, 2023