The legislation is sponsored by Memphis Republican Rep. Mark White, who told the committee he has been working on it for two ...

The list is not exhaustive, and the state education department "continues to invite eligible and interested schools to ...

As the Tennessee General Assembly paves a path for MSCS to have state intervention, here is a timeline of state takeovers ...

The draft legislation outlines how the state could appoint a state oversight board of MSCS and, potentially, other districts ...

Update to add a new photo. Once again, the Tennessee state government is overstepping its authority, and using Memphis as their testing grounds. This time they have their sights set on Memphis ...

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 ...

New legislation dubbed the "Tennessee Public School Accountability Act" would allow the state to take control of school districts that meet certain criteria. 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.

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis, Tennessee, is known for blues and rock 'n' roll music, barbecue and civil rights history. One of the best ways to explore its wealth of ...

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