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, ...

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 ...

The Shelby County Wildcats are back on track as they snapped a three-game losing streak in wild fashion on the road at a ...

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

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." ...

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 ...

A new electronic video board will stand at Calera High School during the coming football season thanks to the efforts of the ...