For Memphis 3rd graders, threat of retention has hovered since kindergarten
With only a few days left in third grade, LaQuencher Sanders’ 8-year-old daughter, Kamryn, just wanted to be done with.
More delays expected in the turbulent search for a new leader of Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Members of the Memphis-Shelby County School Board admit they don’t expect to be able to name a permanent superintendent by.
- by Reana Gibson
- June 2, 2023
Nashville third-graders improve in TCAP retake but some still need work to advance to the fourth-grade
Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) reported a welcome increase in scores from last week’s retake of the English language arts.
- by Reana Gibson
- June 1, 2023
Ban of five public speakers on Memphis-Shelby County School property faces criticism
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) is facing pushback for banning five public commenters from all district property. The district made the.
- by Reana Gibson
- May 31, 2023
Parents of Memphis third-graders should learn the results of the TCAP retest today
Administrators with Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) say parents should learn today if their third-graders need to attend summer school and/or.
- by Sky Arnold
- May 31, 2023
Legislator Profile: Senator Bill Powers strives to bring common sense principles to education
State Senator Bill Powers (R-Clarksville) took an unconventional path to politics and the Tennessee General Assembly where he's the Vice-Chairperson.
- by Sky Arnold
- May 30, 2023
Tennessee school district sues social media companies over student mental health ‘crisis’
A Tennessee school district has joined a growing list of school systems across the nation that are suing major social.
- by Marta W. Aldrich, Chalkbeat Tennessee
- May 26, 2023
North Memphis students want to combine two high schools into one
Students from the North Memphis Frayser community came together Friday morning to advocate for funding to combine the area’s two.
- by Reana Gibson
- May 26, 2023
New school a breath of fresh air to Nashville students
Nature isn’t just a part of the name of the Tennessee Nature Academy or even just a component of the.
- by Sky Arnold
- May 25, 2023
Williamson County approves extra notification to parents when a school library book is challenged
Williamson County Schools Board of Education voted to give parents two notifications when there’s a request to remove a book.
- by Reana Gibson
- May 25, 2023