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Business of education

Tennessee
January 26, 2018

Three things that school districts can do to boost minority businesses

School systems are typically among the largest employers in town and also award millions of dollars worth of business contracts.

Business of education

Tennessee
January 12, 2018

Memphis leaders say diversifying school business contracts will help in the classroom, too

Since poverty is a crucial factor in why many students fall behind in school, the lack of job opportunities for their parents must be part of the discussion.