Memphis School Leaders Grapple With School Safety, Air Conditioning Issues

“I give you assurance … that our district is fine."


Superintendent Marie Feagins, who was hired to lead Tennessee’s largest district this spring, is dealing with a myriad of challenges as a new academic year begins for Memphis-Shelby County Schools. (Ariel J. Cobbert for Chalkbeat)

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