School leaders passed a new cell phone policy in response to a new Tennessee law that restricts phones in schools.

As Memphis-Shelby County leadership faces potential shakeups, students can expect more district-run testing. Plus, principals will get their own coaches.

Why we have the Poplar viaduct: In this week’s Ask the Memphian, Jody Callahan delivers a history lesson. Almost par-tee time ...

MSCS confirmed Monday that elevated levels of lead were found in the water sources at Bellevue Middle School but said it has ...

Here's what students, parents, guardians and other community members need to know as the 2025-26 school year begins.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The 2025-2026 school year starts Monday and teachers across the district are excited and nervous for the ...

Just like last year, there's a teacher shortage. It's a case-by-case plan but the school district plans to use long-term ...

Hot-button issues like school choice, immigration and state control raised serious questions about education in Tennessee in recent years.

MSCS board members start another academic year with a temporary district leader, as state takeovers loom, school closures are ...

Memphis-Shelby County Schools interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond said, to his knowledge, there are currently no outstanding work orders for HVAC systems in schools ahead of the first day.

Penny Schwinn will instead serve as a senior adviser and chief strategist at the Education Department, roles that do not require Senate confirmation.

The interim superintendent said he hopes for the district to be at 240 teacher vacancies when students return to the classroom on Aug. 4.