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education1 year ago

"Dr. Marie Feagins Chosen as Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent"

The Memphis-Shelby County School Board has unanimously elected Dr. Marie Feagins as the new superintendent, scheduled to begin after the 2023-2024 school year. The search for a superintendent lasted 17 months, considering three candidates with strengths and weaknesses. Interim Superintendent Tutonial Williams has received support from two Shelby County commissioners, while the school board has called a special meeting to review the candidates one last time before making a decision.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|
#education#marie-feagins#memphis-shelby-county-schools
education2 years ago

Controversy Surrounding Satanic Temple's After School Club at MSCS Elementary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) held a press conference to address concerns over the upcoming launch of an "After School Satan Club" at Chimneyrock Elementary School. The club, launched by The Satanic Temple, has caused disapproval among faith-based leaders and parents. MSCS leaders stated that while they will uphold freedom of speech, they will also prioritize the well-being of students. The Satanic Temple claims their right to be at the school is protected by a 2001 Supreme Court ruling. Some pastors believe this is a plot for financial gain, as the organization has recently settled with a school district in Pennsylvania for $200,000. The Satanic Temple emphasizes that they do not attempt to convert children to any religious ideology and view Satan as a metaphorical construct.

via Action News 5|
#after-school-satan-club#concerns#education
education2 years ago

"Free Immunizations for MSCS Students Offered by Shelby County Health Department"

The Shelby County Health Department is offering free immunizations for children 17 and under in preparation for the new school year in Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Immunization clinics will be open on Monday, August 7, and appointments can be made or walk-ins are accepted. Parents are asked to bring insurance cards and vaccination records, but records will be provided on-site if unavailable.

via FOX13 Memphis|
#back-to-school#education#free-clinics
education2 years ago

Corruption and Controversy Surround Memphis School Board

Former Vice Chair of Memphis-Shelby County Schools board, Sheleah Harris, resigned due to corruption and misuse of funds in the district. She called for an immediate external audit of the entire district going back at least five years. Harris found corruption in the district regarding contracts and manipulation in the superintendent search. The board responded by saying that MSCS is audited annually by two certified public accounting firms, but did not address any of the other claims made by Harris.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|
#corruption#education#external-audit
obituary2 years ago

Remembering the Legacy of Whitehaven High School's Beloved Band Director

Andre D Newsom, a beloved band director at Whitehaven High School, has passed away while on a band trip with his students in Atlanta. Newsom was a graduate of Tennessee State University, member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and an accomplished musician. The cause of death has not been released at this time. The Whitehaven High School community and Memphis-Shelby County Schools extend their condolences to his loved ones.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|
#andre-newsom#band-director#memphis-shelby-county-schools
education2 years ago

MSCS Faces Setbacks in Superintendent Search Process.

Memphis Shelby County Schools board members expressed disappointment with the finalists for the district's superintendent position, revealed by the search firm Hazard, Young, Attea, and Associates. Out of 34 applicants, the three finalists include Brenda Cassillius, Carlton Jenkins, and Tutonial 'Toni' Williams, who lacks the required 10 years of experience in teaching and school administration according to the district's policy. Board members and some community members expressed their disapproval of Williams being named a finalist and said the search firm can do better.

via Action News 5|
#disappointment#education#experience