In the resolution, the board also asks other locally-elected bodies to express opposition to a Tennessee takeover.

Shelby County Commission debates oversight of Memphis-Shelby County Schools amidst state intervention concerns.

Tennessee lawmakers are considering two proposals that could lead to a state takeover of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board. One proposal would allow the County Commission to appoint ...

The Shelby County Commission met on Wednesday to discuss state involvement with the Memphis Shelby County school district.

A bill paving the way for the takeover of MSCS would offer Shelby County commissioners more power over the school district’s ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Who should control Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS)? That question is at the center of a political showdown between state lawmakers and local leaders. A controversial bill ...

In a 6-2 vote, a Tennessee education subcommittee passed a controversial bill that could lead to a takeover of MSCS.

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board is seeking ways to prevent a state takeover of the district. The takeover threat stems from the controversial firing of former Superintendent Marie Feagins ...

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board passed a resolution opposing the proposed state takeover. The resolution urges other local governing bodies to oppose the state intervention. Tennessee ...