MEMPHIS WORST HOODS

March 20, 2019

TN School Turnaround Models Either Don’t Work Or Stall Out: Study July 16, 2019
Tennessee’s state-run model for school turnaround hasn’t worked, according to new research, which also casts doubt on another locally run school-improvement program in Memphis. The Achievement School ...
Why one Memphis principal reads bedtime stories to students via Facebook Live July 15, 2019
Superintendent Joris Ray recently encouraged local leaders and celebrities with ties to Memphis to get online and follow Moss’ example. The challenge is steep, but Moss has led the school to improved ...
Memphis man dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria in Florida, family says July 13, 2019
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis family is in mourning after their beloved husband and father was killed by a flesh-eating bacteria that he contracted in the Gulf Coast. ...
Memphis superintendent wants to play a bigger role in improving charter school performance July 12, 2019
Superintendent Joris Ray plans to review all charter school contracts with Shelby County Schools to make sure every one is living up to their promises. Ray stressed that he wanted to take a more ...
Memphis mother fights to keep ex-husband in prison after he tried to kill her three times July 11, 2019
Fred Wortman was supposed to serve at least nine years for the attempted murders of his ex-wife, Staci Jones. ...