New Federal Fundingfor MCS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Memphis City Schools a large amount of money in new federal funding.

Congressman Steve Cohen announce Thursday, the school system would receive $592,056 under the agency's School Leadership Program to recruit, train and mentor principals and assistant principles.

"The School Leadership Program will provide invaluable resources to principles and school administrators in Memphis," said Congressman Cohen. "With these new federal funds, Memphis City Schools will be able to educate a new generation of leaders."

This grant will provide funding for the Memphis City Schools Leadership Initiative, which is aimed to improve the districts recent investments in teacher quality by recruiting, developing, and supporting principals and assistant principals.