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School Board Reboots Superintendent Search, New Leader Expected In 2024
Laura Testino, Chalkbeat Tennessee
The months-long process got derailed by discord among board members.
Federal Court Temporarily Halts Tennessee Ban on Transgender Care for Minors
Holly McCall, Tennessee Lookout
“Finally, these families can regroup after a year of crisis."
Toni Williams Won’t Seek MSCS Superintendent Job, Stays As Interim
Laura Testino, Chalkbeat Tennessee
The move signals a quieter end to the district’s tortuous national superintendent search.
Progressives Ponder Impact of Gerrymandering Ruling On Tennessee Election Maps
Adam Friedman, Tennessee Lookout
"The argument from Republicans is these maps are not racially charged, but political."
MLK50: Organizers Help South Memphis Neighbors Navigate Steps In Sterilization Services Fight
Ashli Blow, MLK50: Justice Through Journalism
Feedback from Memphis could reduce emissions more quickly.
MSCS Board Vice Chair Resigns Amid Superintendent-Search Saga
Laura Testino, Chalkbeat Tennessee
The messy, months-long process is the first by the board since it was created.
Retests Whittle Down Number of Third Graders Set to Be Held Back
Laura Testino, Chalkbeat Tennessee
It still leaves large numbers of students facing retention.
Tennessee Legislature Brings Endless Parade of Lawsuits
Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout
Lawsuits range from drag to race tracks, TennCare to transgender kids.
Key Tennessee Education Official Resigns Amid Leadership Transition
Marta W. Aldrich, Chalkbeat Tennessee
The move comes as significant changes in state education are underway.