Tennessee lawmakers file Memphis Shelby Schools “hostile takeover” at last minute

House Democrats are calling for a move by Republicans to replace elected school boards with “hostile takeovers” with state-designated boards. (Photo: Karen Pulfer Fock) With only remaining days at the 2025 Tennessee session, Shelby County Councilman filed new laws on Tuesday, with critics calling “hostile takeovers” of Memphis-Shelby County schools by state. The bill, sponsored […]

Tennessee planning $6 million audit of Memphis Shelby schools

Tennessee lawmakers are proposing a $6 million audit of Memphis-Shelby County schools. Tennessee lawmakers were able to spend $6 million to audit schools in Memphis-Shelby County and audit them as a potential pioneer in the district’s state “acquisitions.” Senate Finance Committee Chairman Bo Watson confirmed Monday that another $3 million was featured in the Senate’s […]

Yavapai County Partners with High Schools for Student Government Month

Text from audio articles of speech made possible by CAST11 speaking glass media Yabapai County is proud to announce its participation in the National County Government Month (NCGM) throughout April. This is the time to raise awareness of the role and responsibilities of county governments and their impact on the lives of residents. This year’s […]

Federal immigration agents arrived, denied entry at L.A. schools

Federal agents were denied entry to two primary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District this week. They appeared without notice and the agents tried to contact five students who had entered the country without documents, school officials said Thursday. According to Schools Supt. Alberto Carvalho, an agent said he was there to check […]

Higher Ed Group Urges Schools To Resist Trump Admin’s Efforts To Deport Foreign Protesters

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is urging universities to withhold information about the identity of protesters from the Trump administration to prevent deportation. in letter Addressing the colleges and universities on Wednesday, the AAUP warned of the “serious risks and harms” of adhering to the names and nationality requirements of students and staff […]