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

Draft legislation obtained by The CA shows how the "Tennessee Public School Accountability Act" may be used to appoint a ...

We do agree and there is no question the district needs a makeover, but we do not need a takeover,” Ron Redwing, Memphis ...

Critics of the legislation warn that it could set a precedent for the state to encroach on local control in other districts ...

The City Council approved a resolution transferring $80 million from the City to the Memphis and Shelby County Sports ...

A Tennessee bill allowing a state takeover of Memphis Shelby County Schools passed a House K-12 subcommittee and will now ...

Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday discussed a bill many say would strip local control away from school districts.

This is a political power grab, a violation of voter rights, and a dangerous precedent for every school district in the state.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each ...

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

The task force would consist of 16 members and meet monthly to discuss how to remediate and prevent dumping at the river ...

County Commission says no to grant pause, DeSoto officials say no to redistricting and California is not golden for the ...