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Coverage of Chalkbeat Tennessee in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 20 · 21:53 UTCMost recent: Jul 1 · 03:45 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Memphis-Shelby County Schoolsorganization2Tennessee Department of Educationorganization1Tennessee SCOREorganization1Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP)topic1Lizzette Reynoldsperson1Melissa Brownperson1reading lawtopic1Memphis school boardorganization1state oversight boardorganization1Gov. Bill Leeperson1Natalie McKinneyperson1Shelby County Commissionorganization1Bri Hatchperson1Ida B. Wells Academyplace1Norris Achievement Academyplace1Angela Whitelawperson1Melita Thomasperson1Tarcia Gilliam-Parishperson1Roderick Richmondperson1school closurestopic1
Recent coverage
  • POLITICSJul 1 · 03:45 UTCCHALKBEAT
    Tennessee reading scores are up, but progress is uneven as students get older

    Tennessee third-grade reading scores improved in 2025, with 44.9% of students meeting or exceeding expectations, but proficiency declines in middle school. A 2022 reading law requiring interventions or retention for underperforming students contributed to third-grade gains, yet achievement gaps persist for low-income students and proficiency drops significantly between sixth and seventh grades.

  • POLITICSMay 26 · 23:53 UTCCHALKBEAT
    Memphis school board approves last budget before impending state takeover

    The Memphis-Shelby County school board approved a $1.7 billion budget ahead of an impending state takeover. The state oversight board, appointed by top Republican leaders, will control final budget decisions for four years, but its ability to alter the proposed budget remains unclear. The budget includes teacher bonuses, school repairs, and cuts to pandemic-era support positions.

  • POLITICSMay 20 · 21:53 UTCCHALKBEAT
    Memphis leaders decide to keep Ida B. Wells open despite school closure vote in February

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools will keep Ida B. Wells Academy open for at least one more year by relocating its students and staff to Norris Achievement Academy, despite a February vote to close the underenrolled school. The decision followed community support and concerns about the school's $6 million facility repair needs, though the district plans to close up to 10 schools by 2028.