Chalkbeat

4 things to know about the next Memphis schools budget proposal

The 2026-27 MSCS budget could be the last one Memphis board members have full control over before a GOP-appointed state board ...
Daily Memphian

Hallmarks of Houston takeover aren’t guaranteed for Memphis schools

Long frustrated with his city’s test scores, Memphis Republican state Rep. Mark White proposed the Tennessee Legislature ...

Shelby County Commission to fund MSCS lawsuit against state takeover

The district already passed a resolution allowing MSCS to hire an attorney to challenge the legislation, but another state ...
Commercial Appeal

Memphis-Shelby County Schools proposes $1.7B budget as state takeover looms

Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders are proposing a $1.7 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year. The budget includes bonuses for teachers who stay in high-need positions and sign-on bonuses for ...

Here is who won the Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board primary races

Two candidates will go on to the general election in August and face Independent candidates. Two others have clinched their ...
AOL

Meet the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District 8 candidates

Multiple members of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board are up for reelection, and two face challengers. That isn't the case for the District 8 seat on the board, which is currently represented by ...

Shelby County mayor proposes $1.6 billion budget, no tax increase

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris proposed no increases to the countywide taxes in his final, $1.6 billion budget.
WDRB

New weapon detection systems improve safety at Shelby County high schools

The Shelby County School district has implemented the OpenGate Weapon Detection Systems in high schools to enhance student ...
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Shelby County Commission votes to fund MSCS takeover lawsuit

Commissioners approved the legal investment Monday to counter a law blocking Memphis-Shelby County Schools from using its own funding to sue the state.