Amber Huett-Garcia left the Memphis school board after a four-year term marked by significant superintendent turnover. Here’s what she thinks MSCS needs to do to succeed.
The drop continues a decade-long enrollment decline in Memphis, according to Chalkbeat analysis.
Superintendent Roderick Richmond blamed rising repair and replacement costs for ending a yearslong policy that gave each student their own personal laptop.
A virtual panel agreed that MSCS needs a public, sustainable plan to outlast superintendent and board turnover. They disagree on the details.
18 schools will remain closed for a second day. The district canceled classes Monday after a Saturday storm caused widespread power outages, including at 40 schools.
Most Memphians agree that something needs to change in MSCS to help students succeed. RSVP to join Chalkbeat Tennessee’s Bri Hatch and local education experts Aug. 31 for a live virtual event on potential solutions.
In a divided vote Monday, Shelby County commissioners adopted the 2026-27 school year budget that includes teacher bonuses for high-need positions and $200 million for building repairs.
Four Democrats elected to Memphis-Shelby County school board in first partisan election
MSCS leaders toured schools rejoining the district and those absorbing students displaced by recent closures on the first day of classes. Here’s what they shared.
With district leadership still up in the air, MSCS is diving into chronic absenteeism solutions and math curriculum changes. And more school closures are likely this year.