Tennessee legislation to allow takeover of Memphis schools advances. What we know
The legislation is sponsored by Memphis Republican Rep. Mark White, who told the committee he has been working on it for two ...
TN state lawmakers move closer to oversight of Memphis-Shelby County Schools
In a 6-2 vote, a Tennessee education subcommittee passed a controversial bill that could lead to a takeover of MSCS.
Draft legislation would enable TN takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools: What it says
The draft legislation outlines how the state could appoint a state oversight board of MSCS and, potentially, other districts ...
Tennessee wants to take over Memphis schools. It's not the first time MSCS has been here
As the Tennessee General Assembly paves a path for MSCS to have state intervention, here is a timeline of state takeovers ...
Tennessee's hostile takeover of Memphis schools is about power not education | Opinion
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 ...
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Bill to strip power from Memphis-Shelby County Schools board moves ahead
Critics of the legislation warn that it could set a precedent for the state to encroach on local control in other districts ...
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TN lawmakers' power grab of Memphis-Shelby County schools is not about education | Opinion
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 ...
More than 40 Memphis-area private schools to participate in Tennessee voucher program
The list is not exhaustive, and the state education department "continues to invite eligible and interested schools to participate." ...