Memphis Schools News
HERE Education covers every school, deadline, and funding opportunity across Shelby. Use our Right School Right Neighborhood quiz, search the full directory, and track what matters.
Shelby schools serve families from kindergarten through twelfth grade. HEREMemphis covers every school board meeting, budget cycle, and academic milestone in the area. Coming soon — local district coverage launches when our newsroom partners with your school district.
Higher education options for Memphis residents include institutions across the West Tennessee / Mid-South region. HEREMemphis will profile local college options as coverage expands.
TN's public-school governance flows through the TN Department of Education, which administers TN READY assessments each spring and enforces the Read to Succeed Act — requiring third-grade reading proficiency before promotion. The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) governs interscholastic athletics across the state. Teacher pay begins at the state minimum and is locally supplemented — making salaries a perennial flashpoint at budget hearings.
HEREMemphis tracks school-board meetings across Shelby — agendas, votes, and budget summaries published before local papers. Our reporters cover graduation rates and TN READY scores; teacher-contract negotiations; school resource officers; SAT and ACT data; Title I funding allocations; building bond referenda; and the Friday Night Football calendar. From dual-enrollment windows at local technical colleges to faculty announcements at area universities — if it happens in a Memphis classroom or on a Shelby campus, it is HERE.
Education News
Memphis, Tenn., Schools Takeover Board Reconvenes Thursday
The state-appointed board created to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools in Memphis, Tenn., is set to reconvene Thursday, Oct. 8,...
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Memphis School Directory, Report Cards, and School News
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In the meantime, visit Shelby official site for current school directory information.
District & Local School News
Memphis, Tenn., Schools Takeover Board Reconvenes Thursday
The state-appointed board created to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools in Memphis, Tenn., is set to reconvene Thursday, Oct. 8,...
School Report Cards
Official annual ratings from the state education oversight authority and the Tennessee Department of Education. Showing every rated public school in Shelby County for the 2024-25 school year.
Click any school to view the full report card on the official reportcard.tnedu.gov site (graduation rate, academic progress, school climate, financial data).
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Featured Schools & Programs
TN's elite residential magnet school for mathematically and scientifically gifted students. Open to all TN students.
$6,000 per year for high school seniors planning to teach in TN. Competitive program recognizing future educators.
TN's need-based grant programs provide financial assistance to eligible students attending TN colleges and universities.
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Online & Hybrid Education
Accredited programs for Shelby residents who need flexibility.
Google, IBM, Meta, and other employer-backed certificates. Many are accepted by Shelby's manufacturing and tech employers. Some WIOA-funded.
The TN Technical College System offers online certificates and associate degree programs through the state's 16 technical colleges.
Flat-rate tuition online university; fully accredited. Strong in nursing, teaching, IT, and business. Popular with working adults.
School Board Meetings
Coming soon — local board meeting coverage launches when our newsroom partners with your school district.
Visit Shelby official site for current board meeting schedules.
Key Education Policy Issues — Shelby
Education FAQ — Memphis
How do I enroll my child in a Memphis area school?
Enrollment for Shelby schools is managed by the Shelby school district. Contact the district office directly for forms, residency requirements, and deadlines.
What colleges are available to Memphis students?
TN students have access to a network of technical and 4-year colleges statewide. Use our Decision Maker above to explore paths.
Is there financial aid available for Memphis students?
Yes — FAFSA is available for all eligible students.
How does high school athletics work in Shelby?
High school athletics in Shelby are governed by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA). Schools compete in classifications based on enrollment (1A–5A for most sports). HEREMemphis covers every home game, playoff bracket, and signing-day announcement.
How do I submit a tip or story idea to HEREMemphis?
Use the Submit an Education Tip form at the top of this page. We cover school board decisions, program announcements, scholarship opportunities, enrollment deadlines, and any issue affecting Shelby students and families. Tips can be submitted anonymously.