The Friday Flicker · Issue #5
State to Consider Targeted Approach to Incentivizing Higher Education
This week, we have important updates on the new Memphis-Shelby County Schools oversight board, including who will lead it.
We're also taking a closer look at possible changes to higher education that will more directly tie funding to programs that lead to high-wage, in-demand careers. And check out our coverage of a school district's possible third alternative school and a Trump loyalist breaking with the administration on private school choice.
The Lead
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Oversight Board Appoints Chair
By Jacob Holley
A former school board member will lead the committee that has broad authority over the district.
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State to Consider Targeted Approach to Incentivizing Higher Education
A new proposal would more directly reward institutions for graduating students into high-wage, in-demand careers.
Sky Arnold
Rutherford County School Board Considers Third Alternative School
The school could cost upwards of $25 million.
Jacob Holley
Hume-Fogg Junior Chosen to be Metro Nashville Student Board Member
Hannah Said will represent more than 81,000 students.
Jacob Holley
Self-Described 'Trump Candidate' Sides with Unions over Trump on Education
Beavers Opposes Trump's Position on School Choice
Sky Arnold
That's all for this week. Next week, look for an article about a new arts and tech school planned for Memphis. Thanks for reading.
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