Tag Archives: Schools

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  School Budget Requires Asking County Commission For Money

  The school board approved its budget for the new school year, which includes a $30 million gap they hope the county commission will fund.
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  Board Debate and Public Comments on Budget Proposal

  (Memphis) The merged Shelby County Schools staff presented to the board a $1.187 billion budget Tuesday night, launching them into…
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  Two Mid-South High Schools Recognized By Newsweek

  Center Hill and Desoto Central High Schools have been named to Newsweek’s list of the nation’s top high schools.
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  Hundreds Attend Memorial Service for Civil Rights Icon Maxine Smith

  Funeral services were held today for civil rights pioneer and former Memphis School Board Member Maxine Smith
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  Epi-pens In Tennessee Schools

  Schools could soon be required to have them available for kids who have food allergies.
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  School Board Closes Four Elementary Schools

  During a lengthy school board meeting Tuesday night, commissioners voted to close four elementary schools.
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  Non-Profits Join Forces To Focus On Effective Teaching

  Coalition wants to ensure student needs are met
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  Shelby County Schools Without Superintendent

  When Shelby County school board bought out superintendent John Aitken’s contract that left the school system without a leader.
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  Commission Takes Up Residency for MCS Employees

  Hundreds of Memphis City Schools employees will be in violation of the county residency requirements
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  Commission Approves Expanding School Board to 13

  Mike Ritz sponsored the resolution saying the commission should be able to appoint six additional board members
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  MCS Hosting Community Meetings

  Meetings will address several changes that will affect most elementary and middle schools in the southwest part of Memphis
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  Aitken Asks School Board to Consider Buyout

  Shelby County Superintendent John Aitken is considering leaving his job as the school prepare for the largest school merger in the history of the country.