For Hispanic Boys In Memphis, The Pressure To Work Full-Time Comes With A Cost: Lower Graduation Rates

In 2020, only 59.6% of Hispanic senior boys in Shelby County Schools graduated from high school on time.

University Of Memphis: UofM's Hooks Institute Receives $40,000 Grant From Truist To Support The Hooks African American Male Initiative 

The grant provides funding for the Hooks Institute Career-Readiness Success Initiative, which focuses on workforce development and finan ...

University Of Memphis: UofM Opens $31 Million R. Brad Martin Student Wellness Center And Plaza

The two-story facility is located at 3735 Southern Avenue, adjacent to the $18 million Hunter Harrison pedestrian cable bridge and $18.5 ...

FAFSA Completions Down In TN: How Memphis Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Memphis area high schools.

University Of Memphis: UofM's Hooks Institute Welcomes Richard Saunders As Visiting Scholar To Research Fayette County Civil Rights Move ...

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University Of Memphis: UofM's Hooks Institute Announces Inaugural Academic Research Fellows 

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County Commission Discusses Shelby Schools' Split With Agency

Last week, Porter-Leath officials learned the district would not be renewing their organization’s contract to provide preschool classes.

Memphis Has School Turnaround Lessons For The Nation, Say Organizers Of Virtual Conference

Organizers hope the two-day event will inform local, state, and national efforts to boost chronically low-performing schools.

Shelby County Schools Ends Partnership With Pre-K Provider Porter-Leath And Competes For Students

Leaders at both organizations said that they are working to minimize the disruption this change will bring for children and families.

University Of Memphis: University Of Memphis And Meharry Medical College Launch PECIR Program, Driving Research Collaborations

In accordance with this effort, the University of Memphis and Meharry Medical College created the Program to Enhance Collaborative and I ...

Four Important Insights From Shelby County Schools' Equity And Inclusion Audit

Many students struggled with a sense of belonging before the pandemic.

University Of Memphis: University Of Memphis Biological Sciences Faculty Published In High-Profile Journal Proceedings Of The National A ...

Combining species and population-genetic approaches, the research team demonstrated that weevils colonized the Antarctic islands from Af ...

More Than 50% Of New Memphis Teachers Quit

Here's what the district is doing to reverse the trend

University Of Memphis: UofM Board Of Trustees Will Meet June 2

The full Board of Trustees meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m.

University Of Memphis: UofM Holds Groundbreaking For Mike Rose Aquatics Center

The Rose Family Foundation partnered with the UofM to renovate the facility that is used by Memphis Tiger Swimming, Splash Mid-South and ...

University Of Memphis: UofM's Sabri Receives Another Patent Featuring Temperature Sensing Technology

Phosphor thermometry is one of the most accurate ways to assess and measure temperature. The use of this noninvasive and rapid temperatu ...

Fight For $15: Shelby County Schools Has Yet To Give A Living Wage To All Workers

All full-time SCS employees make at least $15 an hour due to a 2018 initiative, but that adjustment did not include part-time workers.

The Largest Budget Ask Ever By Memphis Schools Includes Teacher Raises, Building Renovations

Shelby County Schools board members unanimously approved a proposed budget of $2.19 billion Tuesday night.

Celebrate Your 2021 Graduate On Memphis Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Memphis Patch.

Memphis School Leaders Try Novel Ways To Lure Students On Campus For Upcoming TNReady Test

Incentives include raffles, parties, extra credit and an opportunity to shave a principal's head.

University Of Memphis: UofM To Hold Commencement Saturday, May 8, At The Liberty Bowl

Tickets are required to attend with all participating graduates granted eight tickets. In accordance with the latest guidelines from the ...

Memphis Summer Academy Makes Changes After Previous Programs Failed To Raise Test Scores

The program is meant to combat “summer slide,” where kids forget some reading and math skills if they don’t practice them during the break.

2021 College Aid: How Memphis Area Compares In Application Rates

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Memphis area high schools have done so far.

Shelby County Mayor, School Superintendent Have Difference Of Opinion On Facilities Funding

There's about a $31.6 million gap between the amount the school district has requested and what Lee Harris has allocated in proposed budget.

Memphis Superintendent Proposes Transformation Of District School Buildings

Shelby County Schools would build new school buildings, close others, and expand some that are overcrowded under the plan.

Memphis And Germantown Leaders Will Discuss Future Of Suburban Schools

A Tennessee senator has withdrawn legislation that would have forced Memphis school leaders to transfer four campuses to suburban districts.

Superintendent Wants ‘Memphis’ Back In District Name

Joris Ray is also proposing more dual language and fine arts programs.

Memphis Leaders Say Bill To Force Sale Of Germantown Schools Would Require New Construction

The work could cost between $100 million and $140 million, district officials said.

Memphis Summer Break Shortened So Students Can Return To Getting Out Of School In May

The 2021-22 school year will begin Aug. 9 and end before Memorial Day.

Memphis Works To Bring Back A Normal School Calendar After COVID Summer ‘Crunch'

The 2021-22 school year would begin Aug. 9 and end the Friday before Memorial Day under a proposal by Superintendent Joris Ray.

More Than Grades: Memphis Parents Can Use New Guide To Understand How Children Are Doing In School

The guides are scheduled to debut in paper form in April, with digital forms coming in August as the new school year begins.

In Memphis Area, Share Of College Grads Increases

The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise. Here's how it’s changed in Shelby County.

Memphis To Forge Ahead With Second Grade Reading Retention Policy This Fall

Shelby County Schools officials are moving forward with a plan to hold back for a year second grade students who are behind in reading.

Holdout No Longer: All Memphis Students Have Access To Classrooms As Older Students Return

Some middle and high school students returned to classrooms Monday.

Memphis Students, Staff, Can Receive COVID Testing About Every Two Weeks Tentatively Starting This Month

Shelby County Schools is teaming up with the city to offer the testing in schools now that classrooms are open.

‘Happy Reunion’: Memphis Elementary Classrooms Open For First Time In Nearly A Year

About a fourth of middle and high school students are scheduled to return March 8.

Memphis School Leaders Suggest Ideas For Spending COVID Relief Money

The plan includes expanded mental health services, more teacher assistants and improved building ventilation.

Nine Things Families Should Know Before Memphis Classrooms Start Reopening Monday

Even students who return to buildings will learn through live videoconferencing.

Teacher Feedback Pushes Memphis Superintendent To Delay Vote On $5.6 Million Literacy Contract

Joris Ray pulled a vote on the contract from Tuesday’s school board meeting agenda.

Memphis School Leaders Are Betting Big On One Consultant To Change How Students Learn To Read

Shelby County Schools officials are looking at a program that has shown positive initial results but lacks a long-term track record.