In the past, Memphians have strongly opposed the state intervening in local education. But this year there is some local ...

The bill now moves on to the Tennessee House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee. Here's what else you need to know this week.

The controversial House Bill 0662 will be heard in next week's finance subcommittee. MSCS board members urge lawmakers to ...

House Bill 0662 passed through the Tennessee State House Education Committee in a 15-4 vote on April 2, 2025. During the ...

The Tennessee House Education Committee just voted to pass a bill to take over the Memphis Shelby County Schools in a 15-4 ...

Draft legislation obtained by The CA shows how the "Tennessee Public School Accountability Act" may be used to appoint a state oversight board of MSCS.

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

A bill paving the way for the takeover of MSCS would offer Shelby County commissioners more power over the school district’s ...

Tennessee wants to take over Memphis schools. Research shows it may hurt student outcomes What is in the bill that could impact Memphis' undocumented students? | Education Notebook Here is what has ...

What's in it, and how is it different? What MSCS interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond said about possible Tennessee takeover Memphis-Shelby County Schools board moves to resist state takeover ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Who should control Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS)? That question is at the center of a political showdown between state lawmakers and local leaders. A controversial bill ...

The Tennessee Comptroller’s office is poised to fund a $3-million forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.