The Friday Flicker · Issue #20
Tennessee Public Charter Schools Commission Reverses Gate School, Music City Academy Application Denials
Good evening,
This week, we reported on U.S. District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. lifting his temporary order halting the state intervention into Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
We also have news of MSCS losing teachers to resignation at twice the state average, two charter schools delaying their openings because they could not find suitable facilities, and a TBI investigation into a Clarksville lawmaker's residency ahead of next month's elections.
The Lead
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Intervention to Continue, Oversight Board May Hire New Superintendent
By Jacob Holley
The oversight board can now exercise broad authority as lawsuits challenging the intervention continue.
Read the full story →Also in this issue
Most Tennessee School Districts Lost Students Over the Past Decade
Enrollment growth around Nashville is offsetting declines across most districts.
Jacob Holley
Nearly One in Five Memphis-Shelby County Schools Educators Resigned in 2024
State data shows that the biggest losses are at some low-performing schools.
Jacob Holley
TBI Sends Rep. Ronnie Glynn Residency Investigation to District Attorney
The investigation comes just weeks before an election.
Jacob Holley
Finding and Funding School Buildings Remains Biggest Barrier to Expanding Student Options
Two schools postponed their openings after failing to find suitable facilities.
Jacob Holley
State Board Says It Is Ready to Take Control of MSCS
Chair Billy Orgel’s court filing could clear the way for state intervention.
Jacob Holley
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