Since students across the state returned to classrooms nearly a month ago, Tennessee has drawn nationwide attention for skyrocketing COVID cases among children.
In turn, quarantines, too, have skyrocketed, impacting students, parents, and caretakers for weeks at a time.
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It’s unclear how much the lawsuit has cost the district and how much fundraising appeals by the district and other groups have raised.
Voters in the 27J Schools district will elect 4 school board members on Nov. 4.
Voters in the Weld Re-8 School District will elect 3 school board members on Nov. 4.
Board members asked what the district can do to center parents in conversations about attendance at Tuesday’s board meeting.
Revuluri, a former teacher and instructional specialist who previously served as school board vice president under Mayor Lori Lightfoot, said he wants to run to help improve student achievement and “stand up to special interests.”
Two of the four schools slated for closure are located in Frayser. MSCS leaders say next Wednesday’s meeting will give families important information about suggested shutdowns
