Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Elected board would continue in an ‘advisory capacity.’ Critics warn that the bill could open the door for the state to encroach on local control in other districts.
Following the firing of Superintendent Marie Feagins, Republican state Rep. Mark White is proposing stripping power from the district
Two groups want to open the first charter schools for at-risk students under a new state law.
The planning foreshadows changes ahead for the state’s most ambitious and aggressive school turnaround model
A state panel, whose members are appointed by Gov. Bill Lee, would have more authority over charter growth.
The former superintendent says board members started planning her ouster and choosing her replacement months ago.
Takeover talk has swirled over the firing of Memphis school Superintendent Marie Feagins
Longtime district administrator Roderick Richmond promised a 100-day plan and expressed interest in the permanent role
A proposal to save her job sparks new allegations, and a sharp exchange between board members.
‘I will not resign,’ Feagins says in response to board resolution accusing her of financial misdeeds.
Shelby County commissioners to weigh ‘no confidence’ vote on school board
Marie Feagins faced a board resolution accusing her of ‘professional misconduct.’
Marie Feagins won the post after a search that lasted more than a year. She’s been in it for just over eight months.
So-called ‘opportunity’ charter schools will be held to a different standard
A draft plan by Memphis-Shelby County Schools from earlier this year envisioned 21 schools that would close, but the district hasn’t made final decisions.
Texas-based Proximity Learning will provide 100 live online teachers for Memphis-Shelby County middle and high school students.
New report identifies $9.8 billion in facility needs for traditional public schools.
The analysis has national implications for ongoing reforms aimed at making swift and dramatic improvement to persistently low-performing schools.
Tennessee charter commission members express little confidence in options within Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
Teachers are to begin — and end — every class with a literacy-based activity.