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Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news organization covering education in Memphis and communities across America. đź“© email us: tn.tips@chalkbeat.org
Memphis, TN chalkbeat.org/tennessee Joined October 2013
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In August, some Memphis parents said they were blindsided when the district ended a yearslong policy that gave each student a personal device. Now, MSCS leaders want to buy $22 million worth of laptops for high school students and teachers. chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026…
www.chalkbeat.org Memphis district proposes buying 25,000 more student laptops after parent backlash In August, some Memphis parents said they were blindsided when the district ended a yearslong policy that gave each student a personal device. Now, MSCS leaders want to buy $22 million worth of...
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Memphis schools state takeover remains paused until December chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026…
www.chalkbeat.org Memphis schools state takeover remains paused until December A Shelby County judge did not grant state leaders’ requests to dismiss the MSCS state takeover lawsuit Tuesday, instead calling for further arguments from both sides in a Dec. 2 hearing. That means...
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Officials are already resisting new blue-state restrictions on transgender athletes chalkbeat.org/2026/11/10/tra…
www.chalkbeat.org Officials are already resisting new blue-state restrictions on transgender athletes Activists for women’s sports said Democratic leaders need to pay attention to Washington and Colorado voters who oppose inclusive transgender sports policies. One Seattle school board member said...
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Grade retention can be stressful, costly, and controversial. But two new studies suggest there’s a benefit that often gets overlooked in the debate. chalkbeat.org/2026/11/10/gra…
www.chalkbeat.org What happens when a child is told they might have to repeat third grade? Grade retention can be stressful, costly, and controversial. But two new studies suggest there’s a benefit that often gets overlooked in the debate.
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A “fighter since day one,” Rhor was born in Ecuador and knew early on she wanted to be a writer. She focused on stories about systemic inequities and marginalized voices, and journalists prized her empathy and guidance. chalkbeat.org/2026/11/06/rem…
www.chalkbeat.org Remembering Mónica Rhor’s passion for telling urgent stories and mentoring young reporters A “fighter since day one,” Rhor was born in Ecuador and knew early on she wanted to be a writer. She focused on stories about systemic inequities and marginalized voices, and journalists prized her...