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.
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Shelby County Commissioners want more time to evaluate tax break system
"We need to evaluate whether or not the incentives are actually benefiting the citizens who are actually paying the bill," ...
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 ...
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 Senate advances amendment to ban state property tax
A proposed constitutional amendment that would permanently ban a state property tax in Tennessee is moving forward in the legislature.
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Tennessee wants to take over Memphis schools. It's not the first time MSCS has been here
This is not the first time the state has intervened in MSCS, as the Achievement School District was formed in 2010 to take over low-performing schools in Memphis and Nashville. The legislation has ...