New report identifies $9.8 billion in facility needs for traditional public schools.
New report identifies $9.8 billion in facility needs for traditional public schools.
Under an expanded state law, the removals have gone from ‘a trickle to a tidal wave,’ says one librarian
'We know Tennessee. We know our children,' said Gov. Bill Lee
'We are not for sale,’ say teachers who want more meaningful investments in public schools.
Testing requirements for voucher recipients, one-time bonuses for public school teachers, and new funding for public school facilities are among the highlights
The analysis has national implications for ongoing reforms aimed at making swift and dramatic improvement to persistently low-performing schools.
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Classes on media literacy and spotting falsehoods can rely on many strategies, from ‘prebunking’ to core math and language arts skills.
Will the GOP supermajority be able to agree on a universal plan this time?
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.
Strong fiscal management means ‘We don’t have to choose.’
The current state budget includes $144 million for a private school voucher proposal that failed to pass.
Also removed: ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’
One librarian anonymously reported pulling 300 titles since the school year’s start.
Tutoring failed to lift math and reading grades in a study of 7,000 students
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools violated Title IX by not adequately responding to complaints of sexual harassment and assault of students over a three-year period, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights announced.
Superintendent goes door to door checking on students who haven’t shown up this year.
Tennessee’s Missy Testerman speaks out against classroom and library censorship, private school vouchers
Superintendent says extreme heat and building issues have impacted student health
This MSCS third grade teacher was one of three educators to win a national project-based learning award.
Then again, no one can be sure, since the law prioritizes confidentiality.
Hillsdale College wants donations to ‘put the Constitution back in Tennessee schools.’ But it isn’t absent, educators say.
Tennessee’s largest district begins a critical year under new leadership.
Outside pro-voucher groups invested $4.5 million in key races
Need help with back-to-school supplies or school registration? Here’s a list of upcoming events for parents, students, and families.
Newly elected board members will oversee the district at a critical time. We've compiled answers from the 2024 Memphis-Shelby County School board election winners.
The MSCS board is set to get four new members. Stakes are high for students and families with pandemic aid ending, aging buildings, and budget cuts.
In a flurry of activity, the board also ended its Campus Schools contract with the University of Memphis.
Voucher critics denounce special interest money and negative campaign ads
Deciding what to do with MSCS buildings will be a top priority for the incoming Memphis school board after the Aug. 1 election. Here’s what candidates said about a sweeping new facilities plan.
Longtime activist cites his own health issues, and the recent death of his sister.
Critics say Lee’s education platform promotes segregation and inequality.
Early voting has kicked off in Memphis, and five of the nine seats on Memphis-Shelby County Schools board are on the ballot on Aug. 1.
Lee works to replace voucher opponents with loyalists in GOP primaries
MSCS’ 2024-25 budget includes millions to boost teacher salaries and strengthen afterschool programs
The plan prioritizes addressing staff shortages in the classroom, but cuts jobs in other areas.