Protesters angered by loss of MSCS vice chair, canceled meeting
Community activists from the Momentum Memphis Coalition called for action outside the MSCS school board.
Topic: MSCS
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June 2023
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Interim superintendent responds to MSCS corruption claims
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Interim Superintendent Toni Williams responds to a former school board member’s allegations of corruption in the district.
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Former MSCS board member alleges ‘corruption’ as reason for resignation
Sheleah Harris, the former District 5 representative on the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board, made a handful of allegations in a statement to media that was sent Thursday evening.
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Down one member, the MSCS super search continues. What’s next?
The Shelby County Commission is now also tasked with appointing a member to the board for the second time since October.
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School board member resigns
“This is the highest level of ignorance I have ever been a part of and for my own health I can’t be a part of it anymore,” MSCS vice chair Sheleah Harris said.
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Banned activists suing MSCS school board in federal court
The activists allege violations of their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. They are seeking “nominal” damages, a declaration that the ban was unconstitutional and an immediate injunction on the ban.
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MSCS third graders boost scores on TCAP retake
The Tennessee Department of Education released district-level TCAP retake data Wednesday, showing improvement in ELA proficiency among Memphis-Shelby County Schools third graders.
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MSCS interim superintendent’s contract ends Aug. 29
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board of education will discuss interim superintendent Toni Williams’ contract during its June 20 work session.
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No new superintendent by start of school year, MSCS board says
Because of delays, the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members said at a retreat Thursday that the search for a new superintendent will not be complete by Aug.7, when the new school year begins.
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May 2023
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MSCS delays action on future of cleaning services at district schools
Board members were to vote to rebid the current cleaning contract and award it to four vendors instead of one, or bring cleaning services in house. They didn’t.
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MSCS board discusses ‘really hairy’ ban on activists
Five activists are currently banned from attending Memphis-Shelby County Schools board meetings; the school district says it is trying to set up a meeting with the activists to come to some sort of resolution.
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Activists could pursue legal action against MSCS if ban isn’t lifted
Those banned, plus other community activists, gathered in front of the MSCS school board Thursday to protest and call on the board to answer their questions and meet their demands.
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Bill Lee urges Whitehaven grads’ pride in their achievements and city
Memphis “has its unique challenges, but it also has a unique future because of the leaders that are being created today in this stadium,” the governor said in his commencement address.
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MSCS considers reopening superintendent candidate pool
Board members were given six options on next steps that included keeping things as they are and starting over completely. Five of the nine board members voted to edit the rubric and allow additional candidates to apply.
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MSCS board to discuss ‘super search’ next steps on May 12
The board also is set to discuss its superintendent qualifications policy, which could decide the future of interim superintendent Toni Williams. Williams is currently a finalist to be the next permanent superintendent.
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April 2023
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools pausing superintendent search
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is pausing its search for a new superintendent while it devises a new plan.
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MICAH seeks ‘community advisory plan’ for MSCS superintendent search
In light of a superintendent search that has crumbled, local leaders and advocates are calling for the MSCS board to adjust its plan.
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Idlewild Elementary students will have chance to learn in fresh air
The oldest elementary school in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district has been given new life with a new outdoor learning space for students.
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Overview of Memphis-Shelby County Schools budget includes boost in teacher pay
Memphis-Shelby County Schools gave an overview of its upcoming budget, projecting increased revenue and proposing new investments.
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March 2023
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Cummings K-8 Optional School ceiling repairs in the works
A tentative repair contract shows a projected final completion date of Aug. 15, a week after the new school year is set to start.
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‘Science of reading’ documentary spotlights new approach to teaching reading
“Imagine being in the bronze age without bronze. We’re in the information age and they got no access to info.”
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‘We’re trying to create a pipeline': MSCS holds inaugural New Teachers Signing Day
Seven new Memphis-Shelby County Schools teachers signed contracts today in advance of their graduation from the University of Memphis’ River City Partnership program, which specifically works to prepare students for positions within urban school districts.
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February 2023
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MSCS board greenlights land purchase for new Cordova high school
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board voted unanimously to purchase 35.79 acres in Cordova for $3.579 million.
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MSCS, community members discuss 2024 budget priorities
Tito Langston, the district’s deputy CFO, talked about the timeline for the district’s next budget and recent financial investments. Three surveys were also offered, and community members presented questions and concerns.
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MSCS superintendent search attracting national interest
Max McGee, president of Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates, said the superintendent position at Memphis-Shelby County Schools has already attracted three candidates from three other states.
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