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Why we have the Poplar viaduct: In this week’s Ask the Memphian, Jody Callahan delivers a history lesson. Almost par-tee time: Memphis’ biggest golf event is back, and you can thank FedEx founder Fred ...
Here's what students, parents, guardians and other community members need to know as the 2025-26 school year begins.
Memphis Shelby County School students are returning to the classroom on Monday morning. As we look to another school year, ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The 2025-2026 school year starts Monday and teachers across the district are excited and nervous for the ...
As the first day of school commences Monday, there are still concerns about working air condition in MSCS classrooms.
A veteran educator, Dr. LaDonna Braswell considers herself a courageous leader. So it’s with that spirit, she and her team at ...
Hot-button issues like school choice, immigration and state control raised serious questions about education in Tennessee in recent years.
MSCS board members start another academic year with a temporary district leader, as state takeovers loom, school closures are ...
Penny Schwinn will instead serve as a senior adviser and chief strategist at the Education Department, roles that do not require Senate confirmation.
The interim superintendent said he hopes for the district to be at 240 teacher vacancies when students return to the classroom on Aug. 4.
Students return to schools this week with a new ban on cellphones. Otis Sanford sees the potential for some first-day hiccups ...