Memphis Lift
Coverage of Memphis Lift in the Nexus archive.
- 5 Memphis stories to watch as classes begin
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) faces a federal court battle over a potential state takeover by Tennessee Republicans, which could lead to a state-appointed oversight board overseeing curriculum, budget, and school closures. A forensic audit identified $53 million in potential wasteful spending, and MSCS has already closed five schools due to underenrollment and repair costs.
- A new Memphis group is pushing for school reform via state takeover. Who are they?
A new Memphis group, Together4Students, supports a state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools to achieve education goals like doubling high-performing schools by 2035. Founded by Henry Jones and Mark Sturgis, the group partners with Memphis Lift and seeks 2,500 petition signatures to end the district's lawsuit against the state oversight board.
- As the fight over the Memphis schools takeover looms, these parents say they’re hopeful for change
Parents in Memphis, led by the advocacy group Memphis Lift, support a new state law allowing political appointees to take control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, hoping for improved literacy, transparency, and better educational outcomes. The state board, set to assume power in July, will oversee district decisions, though some parents oppose potential school closures.