Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Lawmakers approve a forensic audit and vow to keep the legislation alive.

The legislation outlines how elected board members could be removed and replaced, and calls for prior review of large contracts and expenditures.

Elected board would continue in an ‘advisory capacity.’ Critics warn that the bill could open the door for the state to encroach on local control in other districts.

Following the firing of Superintendent Marie Feagins, Republican state Rep. Mark White is proposing stripping power from the district

Two groups want to open the first charter schools for at-risk students under a new state law.

The planning foreshadows changes ahead for the state’s most ambitious and aggressive school turnaround model

A state panel, whose members are appointed by Gov. Bill Lee, would have more authority over charter growth.

The former superintendent says board members started planning her ouster and choosing her replacement months ago.

Takeover talk has swirled over the firing of Memphis school Superintendent Marie Feagins

Longtime district administrator Roderick Richmond promised a 100-day plan and expressed interest in the permanent role

A proposal to save her job sparks new allegations, and a sharp exchange between board members.

‘I will not resign,’ Feagins says in response to board resolution accusing her of financial misdeeds.

Shelby County commissioners to weigh ‘no confidence’ vote on school board

Marie Feagins faced a board resolution accusing her of ‘professional misconduct.’

Marie Feagins won the post after a search that lasted more than a year. She’s been in it for just over eight months.

So-called ‘opportunity’ charter schools will be held to a different standard

A draft plan by Memphis-Shelby County Schools from earlier this year envisioned 21 schools that would close, but the district hasn’t made final decisions.

Texas-based Proximity Learning will provide 100 live online teachers for Memphis-Shelby County middle and high school students.

New report identifies $9.8 billion in facility needs for traditional public schools.