Shelby County Commission debates oversight of Memphis-Shelby County Schools amidst state intervention concerns.

In the resolution, the board also asks other locally-elected bodies to express opposition to a Tennessee takeover.

The Shelby County Commission met on Wednesday to discuss state involvement with the Memphis Shelby County school district.

The state of Tennessee has a plan to intervene with the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board. But it isn't just limited to the ...

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In a 5-3 vote, Shelby County Commissioners move forward with a resolution to create an advisory board for MSCS to prevent a possible state intervention ...

Shelby County commissioners are considering a move to try to block state school-takeover legislation by creating a local ...

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In a 6-2 vote, a Tennessee education subcommittee passed a controversial bill that could lead to a takeover of MSCS.

Nomination deadline is Friday, May 30, 2025. Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ top job features interims, departures Here are stats on the largest Memphis-area charter school operators Here are ...

162 schools in Tennessee have signaled intent to participate in the newly established private school voucher program. The Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Program will give out 20,000 ...