- TN
- Madison County
- 7/10/25
- 07/10/2025
- 65 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Jackson-Madison County School Board meeting focused on the debate over the proposed Jackson Museum School, culminating in the board’s decision to deny the charter application. This decision, reached through a majority vote, was grounded in concerns over educational quality, financial viability, and community impact.
- TN
- Shelby County
- 7/9/25
- 07/09/2025
- 39 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the Memphis Shelby-County School Board meeting, the intersection of comedy and education took center stage as comedian Roy Wood Jr. engaged with students, sharing his journey and the valuable life lessons he learned along the way. The event, which highlighted the importance of laughter in learning, was marked by Wood Jr.’s candid discussion about the challenges he faced in his career and personal life, emphasizing the significance of surrounding oneself with a supportive community.
- TN
- Shelby County
- 7/8/25
- 07/08/2025
- 246 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Memphis Shelby-County School Board tackled several issues, prominently featuring discussions on charter school applications, the potential sale of properties, and the status of various educational programs. The board recommended the denial of several charter applications while approving others, amid concerns about the fiscal impact on the district and the ongoing challenges in securing necessary funding for educational initiatives.
- TN
- Montgomery County
- 7/8/25
- 07/08/2025
- 12 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board meeting, officials discussed the impact of a temporary freeze on federal education funding, affecting approximately $12 million of the school district’s budget. This pause, part of a national review process by the U.S. Department of Education, impacts programs funded by Title I through IV and adult basic and literacy education. Although the district has not received definitive information on the timing or distribution of these funds, officials expressed both caution and optimism.
- TN
- Madison County
- 7/7/25
- 07/07/2025
- 107 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a examination during a recent Jackson-Madison County School Board meeting, board members delved into the viability of a proposed museum charter school, raising concerns about its operational and financial strategies.