New MSCS buses equipped with array of safety features MEMPHIS, Tenn.– As Memphis-Shelby County students get ready to head back to school, the district wants to make sure they get there safely and on time. First Student, the company supplying new buses to MSCS, is making sure no students are left behind with technology inside their school buses like the Child Checkmate system. “The […]
Shelby County Schools leaders seek more parent feedback … Nearly three months after closing schools due to COVID-19, Shelby County Schools leaders are moving forward with reopening plans.
Court ruling says school vouchers OK in Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s highest court has ruled that Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher program does not violate the state’s constitution. The Tennessee Supreme Court’s ruled 3-2 Wednesday on the issue. Its decision overturns several lower court rulings that had previously determined the program violated the Tennessee Constitution’s “home rule.” That rule says […]
Shelby County Restaurant Scores July 19-25 Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest: Domino’s Pizza #5442 – […]
How can teachers be safe in the classroom? Local … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Parents are making a choice on whether to send their kids back to classrooms, but what about the teachers? WREG is taking a look at the options teacher have in order to do their job in the midst of COVID-19. Danette Stokes is the newly elected president of the United Education Association […]
Schools, nonprofits try to equip students with digital … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — If there’s one thing the COVID-19 pandemic has seemed to magnify, it’s the digital divide in schools. Now educators and non-profits are doing what they can to make sure families are prepared. In a recent poll conducted by Shelby County Schools, 69% of parents polled said they support online learning. But in […]
SCS survey: Roughly 8 in 10 students have access … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Schools has a clearer picture of how many students have the tools they need for online learning. More than 60,000 parents were surveyed by the district on whether they have internet access and whether they had accessed learning resources online or by other means. A majority of the families who […]
Charter network CEO promises to address abortion … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As protests enter their fourth day in the nation’s capital, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves put out a statement saying his state has “led the nation” in overcoming a great injustice. He called the country “safer for children than it was just a few short hours ago.” But in Memphis, Dr. Bobby White […]
TN, AR, MS, municipal midterm election results wrap-up Here are the highlights of the November 8 election: ► Full election results for the Mid-South TENNESSEE GENERAL ELECTION TENNESSEE GOVERNOR Republican Gov. Bill Lee easily won a second term in office, defeating facing 9 challengers – including Democrat Dr. Jason Martin. Gov. Lee has 65% of the vote – with Dr. Martin getting 33%. […]
Shelby County Schools superintendent details potential … In a presentation to the Shelby County Commission, Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray urged the county leaders to support extra funding for the district.
Shelby County Schools planning graduation ceremonies … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County School board leaders announced plans Tuesday night to hold graduation for seniors in the class of 2020. According to the school board, the first part of graduation will begin on May 18. There will be a graduation website set up for every high school. It will list every graduate and […]
