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
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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
Southwest becomes first TN community college with aviation program
by: Sarah Taber MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Federal Aviation Administration has granted Southwest Tennessee Community College
Daughters of Zion Sets the Bar: CNA Program Continues to Empower Shelby County As June Orientation Reaches Full Capacity
By Community Affairs Staff on June 28, 2025 MEMPHIS, TN – In a city