Memphis-Shelby County Schools board moves to resist state takeover | Education Notebook
The MSCS board Tuesday night asked the state to reconsider taking the district over, hours after state legislators debated ...
Draft legislation would enable TN takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools: What it says
The draft legislation outlines how the state could appoint a state oversight board of MSCS and, potentially, other districts ...
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Bill to strip power from Memphis-Shelby County Schools board moves ahead
Critics of the legislation warn that it could set a precedent for the state to encroach on local control in other districts ...
TN state lawmakers move closer to oversight of Memphis-Shelby County Schools
In a 6-2 vote, a Tennessee education subcommittee passed a controversial bill that could lead to a takeover of MSCS.
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More than 40 Memphis-area private schools to participate in Tennessee voucher program
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 ...
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Tennessee wants to take over Memphis schools. It's not the first time MSCS has been here
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is no stranger to threats from state government for its action, or inaction, on various topics. The district, while large, underperforms in academics compared to the ...
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Tennessee legislation to allow takeover of Memphis schools advances. What we know
Legislation proposing state intervention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools passed its first hurdle in the Tennessee House. If enacted, a state-appointed board would assume control, potentially for ...