Despite the ringing phrases of Dr. King and his hope for a beloved community, turmoil still exists in Memphis, predominantly in the educational system. We all know that education is full of buzz words. Here in Shelby County, we’ve added… Read More ›
The Merger 
TFA/MTR the Cream of the Crop: Edlinks 11/2
Happy November to all the educators out there! Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Here are your edlinks for the past few days: Dorsey Hopson sends a memo to Shelby County educators in the municipalities addressing concerns about… Read More ›
Hopson Named Superintendent
The school board tonight officially named Dorsey Hopson superintendent. While I congratulate Mr. Hopson, I’m also saddened that we are loosing the opportunity to bring new thoughts and new ideas to our district. And honestly, why should any serious candidate… Read More ›
7.22 Ed Links
Your Mid-day Monday Ed Links from around Memphis and Tennessee: Smart City Memphis: Great breakdown of the realities and myths surrounding municipal school districts EdWeek: Will Tennessee’s new teacher compensation plan reward effectiveness or perpetuate reliance on test data? EdWeekTeacher:… Read More ›
7.17: Midweek Ed Links
Your Wednesday Tennessee-related ed links: Memphis Daily News: Summary of municipal election outcomes. Districts approved overwhelmingly. Commercial Appeal: coverage of the County Commission’s failure to approve a 6 cent property tax that had already been included in the budget. Editorial… Read More ›
Municipal Referendums Pass: What Now for Kids?
your final (unofficial) vote totals from the election commission website in the vote to form municipal school districts (yes=vote to form): Looking back at the absentee votes, the only city that saw a significant change from its early/absentee voting was… Read More ›
Municipal District Vote: Early and Absentee Voter Graphic
As of 7:30 PM, this graphic represents unofficial absentee and early voting in the municipalities (NOT the complete vote totals!). These numbers were reported several days ago in the Commercial Appeal. Interesting to note that voter turnout is down considerably… Read More ›
Shelby County Votes
Shelby county polls have opened for the vote on municipal school districts and close at 7 pm. Check back towards the end of the day for updates.
Impending SCS Split: What’s the Student Impact?
Tomorrow Shelby County residents in six suburbs will go to the polls to vote on whether to form new municipal school districts. While early voter turnout has been low compared to last year, I’ve heard little to suggest that we should… Read More ›
7.14 Sunday Ed Links
Commercial Appeal: Update on budgetary crisis for SCS and County Commission Property Taxes: will the funding come? Not holding my breath. News Channel 3: Shelby County Suburbs discuss operating separate districts, but under the same leadership. Smart City Memphis: Among… Read More ›
