Memphis School Board Approves Proximity Learning Contract to Address Teacher Shortages
- Meeting Overview:
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.
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Marie Feagins
School Board Officials:
Michelle Robinson McKissack, Natalie McKinney, Stephanie P. Love, Tamarques Porter, Sable Otey, Keith Williams, Towanna Murphy, Amber Huett-Garcia, Joyce Dorse Coleman
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
05/13/2025
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Recording Published:
05/13/2025
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Duration:
44 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Tennessee
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County:
Shelby County
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Towns:
Memphis
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