Tennessee legislation to allow takeover of Memphis schools advances. What we know
The legislation is sponsored by Memphis Republican Rep. Mark White, who told the committee he has been working on it for two ...
Tennessee bill outlines reasons for taking over school districts. How does MSCS fare?
Draft legislation obtained by The CA shows how the "Tennessee Public School Accountability Act" may be used to appoint a ...
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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 ...
Tennessee wants to take over Memphis schools. It's not the first time MSCS has been here
As the Tennessee General Assembly paves a path for MSCS to have state intervention, here is a timeline of state takeovers ...
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Edmund Ford Jr.: Timeline of bribery, tax evasion charges Shelby County commissioner faces
Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. was indicted on bribery and tax evasion charges. Ford is accused of pushing through nearly $570,000 to three nonprofits while on the Memphis City Council ...
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What we know about Shelby County nonprofits allegedly tied to Edmund Ford Jr. bribery case
Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. was federally charged with bribery and tax evasion on Feb. 28. Ford is accused of steering grant money to three non-profits and then receiving some of ...