Memphis Shelby-County School Board Approves Budget Amid Concerns Over Literacy and Teacher Recruitment
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: The Memphis Shelby-County School Board meeting focused on approving the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, addressing literacy initiatives, and tackling teacher recruitment challenges. The approved budget, totaling $1.9 billion, aims to support educational programs, safety measures, and technology upgrades. However, discussions revealed ongoing concerns about literacy program funding and teacher recruitment, particularly in relation to the partnership with Teach for America and Literacy Mid-South.
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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:
06/11/2025
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Recording Published:
06/11/2025
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Duration:
284 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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