- TN
- Shelby County
- 5/27/25
- 05/27/2025
- 151 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Memphis Shelby-County School Board recently approved an expansion of the Goodwill Excel Center, a facility aimed at providing educational opportunities for community members, including those who are incarcerated. This decision was made amidst ongoing discussions about various educational programs and partnerships, including the effectiveness of literacy and tutoring initiatives within the district.
- TN
- Shelby County
- 5/18/25
- 05/18/2025
- 112 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Memphis Shelby-County School Board meeting was highlighted by the celebration of Westwood High School’s graduating class of 2025, which included powerful speeches addressing challenges faced by the community and calls for continued perseverance and engagement. The ceremony served as both a recognition of academic achievement and a platform for discussing broader societal issues.
- TN
- Shelby County
- 5/13/25
- 05/13/2025
- 44 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Memphis Shelby-County School Board meeting focused on critical measures to address teacher shortages, including an approved contract with Proximity Learning, Inc. , totaling $4,691,700. This contract aims to provide certified teachers for live virtual instruction in grades 6 through 12 over a 10-month period. Amid ongoing vacancies, the board discussed the scope and limitations of this initiative, emphasizing the need for certified educators across the district.
- TN
- Shelby County
- 5/6/25
- 05/06/2025
- 296 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a detailed session, the Memphis Shelby-County School Board addressed numerous topics, including the potential sale and renovation of school properties, immigration policy for students, and budget allocations for the upcoming academic year.
- TN
- Shelby County
- 4/29/25
- 04/29/2025
- 171 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Memphis Shelby-County School Board meeting, impassioned pleas for continued funding of the Tutor 901 program dominated discussions, as community members and educators highlighted its critical role in literacy development and student achievement. Concurrently, the board grappled with the need for restructuring feeder patterns to optimize academic pathways and respond to changing community needs.
