White House freezes $108m in funds to Duke University over affirmative action
Trump administration says North Carolina school violated Civil Rights Act by using racial preferences in
Education
Elevated lead levels found in water sources at Memphis middle school, MSCS confirms
By: FOX13 Memphis News Staff MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) confirmed Monday that
MSCS still facing teacher shortage as thousands of students return to school
By: Shelia O’Connor MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Shelby County students went back to the classroom
First day of school kicks off in Germantown as officials plan for possible upgrades
By: Dominique Dillon GERMANTOWN, Tenn. – It’s the first day of school for kids in
MSCS Crisis: 20,000 Students Without Certified Teachers Prompts Social Worker Call for State Takeover
By: Shelby County Observer Education Staff on August 6, 2025 MEMPHIS, TENN. — The Memphis-Shelby County
Bill allows school board and county elections to be held at same time
by: Vivian Nguyen MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee signed a bill allowing school board elections
MSCS reports over 300 teacher vacancies weeks before the first day of school
Officials with the school district sent a statement confirming around 317 vacancies at the district,
UofM proposal to join Big 12 falls through, university confirms
Author: Terrance Davis Officials from the university sent a statement to ABC24 saying discussions around the
Porter-Leath beats MSCS in local battle for pre-K money
By Laura Testino Porter-Leath, a local early childhood education organization, appears to be taking over local
Charter School Decisions Add Fuel to State Takeover Rumors as MSCS Fails to Prioritize At-Risk Youth
By the Shelby County Observer Education Staff on July 22, 2025 SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE