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

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

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

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

Draft legislation obtained by The CA shows how the "Tennessee Public School Accountability Act" may be used to appoint a ...

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

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

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 ...

The state of Tennessee has a plan to intervene with the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board. But it isn't just limited to the state's largest district, which drew criticism from the state and ...

Let’s be clear, this is not about improving education. 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 ...

From left: Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members Tamarques Porter and Towanna Murphy attend a meeting Feb. 25. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian) The proposal would transfer authority ...

State Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, attends a bill-signing ceremony at the Tennessee Capitol on Feb. 12. (George Walker IV/AP file) Memphis Republican Rep. Mark White, the bill’s sponsor, has yet to ...