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

The MSCS board Tuesday night asked the state to reconsider taking the district over, hours after state legislators debated ...

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

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

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

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

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.

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton announced there will be legislation to conduct a forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. This decision follows the controversial firing of former ...