Activists could pursue legal action against MSCS if ban isn’t lifted
Those banned, plus other community activists, gathered in front of the MSCS school board Thursday to protest and call on the board to answer their questions and meet their demands.
Topic: Memphis-Shelby County Schools
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May 2023
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MSCS Project RESTORE showing results just months after launch
The project trains selected students, known as ambassadors, in the areas of resilience, relationship building, conflict resolution, nonviolent responses, social-emotional learning and workplace readiness.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools board chair to meet about activists’ ban
The chair of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board will meet with community leaders May 22 to discuss the recent ban that was placed on several local activists after a special board meeting Tuesday, May 9.
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Students’ flying skills take off in school vs. school drone competition
Memphis-Shelby County Schools students gathered Tuesday morning in the Middle College High School gym to show off their drone piloting skills and race the hovercrafts for some friendly competition.
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MSCS taking steps to protect bystanders from pepper spray
Most students, however, said they don’t support security staff carrying pepper spray.
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MSCS approves proposed FY24 budget
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday night to approve its nearly $2 billion fiscal year 2024 budget.
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Proposed pepper spray policy revision postponed by MSCS
Under the current version of the policy, school resource officers are permitted to use “physical, mechanical and chemical measures” only when it is “necessary to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of district students, employees and visitors.”
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MSCS extends pause on superintendent search
Memphis-Shelby County Schools will continue its delay in the search for a district superintendent. “This gives us time to get our priorities straight,” said search committee co-leader Stephanie Love.
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MSCS board to have new meeting to discuss superintendent search
The Tuesday meeting appears to be a new development.
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Toni Williams is not an educator. Does it matter?
Some say Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ next superintendent should be a former educator and want the board to stick to its current qualifications policy. Others have suggested the policy allows for nontraditional candidates.
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MSCS board to discuss ‘super search’ next steps on May 12
The board also is set to discuss its superintendent qualifications policy, which could decide the future of interim superintendent Toni Williams. Williams is currently a finalist to be the next permanent superintendent.
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April 2023
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MSCS superintendent finalist asks to be reconsidered
The “high scoring” candidate for MSCS’ top job withdrew after the district’s initial three finalists were revealed.
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MICAH seeks ‘community advisory plan’ for MSCS superintendent search
In light of a superintendent search that has crumbled, local leaders and advocates are calling for the MSCS board to adjust its plan.
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Second MSCS superintendent finalist withdraws name
A second finalist for superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools has withdrawn from consideration.
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What’s next for the MSCS superintendent search?
The firm overseeing the hunt for the next Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent interviewed 34 candidates total. Of those 34, 26 indicated they were still interested in being considered.
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MSCS superintendent finalist drops out
A finalist to be the next superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools has withdrawn her name from consideration after a Saturday, April 15, unveiling event for the position’s three finalists turned sour.
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‘It’s just not good enough:’ MSCS board questions superintendent finalists
Memphis-Shelby County Schools unveiled three finalists to be the next superintendent of the district Saturday, April 15, but board members did not appear happy with the results.
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Idlewild Elementary students will have chance to learn in fresh air
The oldest elementary school in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district has been given new life with a new outdoor learning space for students.
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MSCS budget will include teacher pay bumps, investments in safety
MSCS interim superintendent Toni Williams and district CFO Tito Langston presented the proposed $1.9 billion budget to the Shelby County Commission Wednesday, April 12.
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MSCS talks safety, security measures in light of recent school shooting
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MSCS talks safety, security measures in light of recent school shooting
During committee sessions Tuesday, MSCS discussed safety and security measures and other things that it is doing to curb violence at its schools and keep students safe.
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Overview of Memphis-Shelby County Schools budget includes boost in teacher pay
Memphis-Shelby County Schools gave an overview of its upcoming budget, projecting increased revenue and proposing new investments.
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Hanley Elementary stakeholders want to stay in Achievement School District
“We want to keep Hanley in Journey Community Schools because we think it’s the best option for our students, families and community,” said Nickalous Manning, executive director of Journey Community Schools.
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As MSCS nears the end of its search for a new leader, its board chair looks back
As the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board of education is nearing the end of its months-long search for a new superintendent, The Daily Memphian talked to board chair Althea Greene to look back on the process and discuss what lies ahead for the district and its new leader.
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March 2023
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MSCS says Cummings students will remain at La Rose next year
Memphis-Shelby County Schools also gave updates about Hanley School, Mt. Pisgah Early College Middle and High School and the former Shady Grove Elementary.
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What’s going on at Shady Grove? MSCS plans for early childhood hub
New plans for the former Shady Grove Elementary include pre-K classrooms, new playgrounds, office space for district employees and resources for the surrounding community.
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