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

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

Tennessee lawmakers want control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools' massive budget, including millions in federal funds, ...

Elected officials, educators, and community members held a conference in front of the Memphis-Shelby County School Board to ...

As the Tennessee General Assembly paves a path for MSCS to have state intervention, here is a timeline of state takeovers ...

The draft legislation outlines how the state could appoint a state oversight board of MSCS and, potentially, other districts ...

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

No school board is safe from state interference. This is a fight for local control, voter rights, and the fundamental principles of democracy. How far will they go? First, it was vouchers, then city ...

Commercial Appeal politics and education reporter Brooke Muckerman will be hosting community office hours on March 10 from ...

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

The state of Tennessee is planning a forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The audit, which will examine the district's finances for fraud, waste, and abuse, could cost millions of dollars.