MSCS officials said Friday that contaminated water sources were shut off before school began. There’s still work ahead to turn fountains back on and keep buildings cool and insect-free.

Twenty-four Memphis schools recently reported high lead levels in their water. The local health department says all students should be tested to avoid behavioral and learning effects.

With some Memphis schools 'falling apart,' leaders of a new facilities committee say school closures will be a part of a new building plan to address long-term issues in the district.

Most contaminated water sources are kitchen and concession stand sinks. But some sources have over 10 times the legal lead limit.

County commissioners dropped their original plan to put all Memphis school board seats on the ballot in 2026. But opponents say delaying changes to 2030 doesn’t solve constitutional problems.

As Memphis-Shelby County leadership faces potential shakeups, principals will start working with training coaches. And students will take district-wide tests three times this year to help provide more targeted support.

MSCS board members voted not to pay for tutors from local nonprofit Literacy Mid-South in this year’s budget. They haven’t responded to a cheaper proposal from the CEO over a month ago.

Memphis-Shelby County school board members approved a request Tuesday from Elon Musk’s AI company to repair school buildings near its two new data centers. But community members continue to protest xAI’s presence.

Students will be required to keep personal devices, including smartwatches, turned off and put away during school hours. Violating that policy could come with consequences, up to suspension.

The local early education nonprofit is expected to receive the nearly $30 million annual grant instead of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The district lost its contract due to multiple child safety violations.