State Takes Over Memphis Schools

The state is taking control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, naming an eight-member oversight board that includes familiar faces like Dorsey Hopson and Billy Orgel. Uncertainty lingers over how this new board will work alongside the elected school board, with current leaders pledging collaboration while awaiting clearer direction. The goal remains student-focused improvement, and the ninth board member is still to be chosen—action kicks off July 1st, with the power to appoint a new superintendent. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f28bf6730facd55