Superintendent of Shelby County Schools Dr. John Aitken joins FOX13 to discuss his time at the helm thus far and the district's impressive grades in the last
Memphis City Schools is one of only four school systems in the nation to receive a huge grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Colonial Middle School student Deidra Shores has been named the winner of the “Kid Reporter” contest on the Today Show. Deidra was one of four final
Selmer Teacher Wins State's Top Award
A McNairy County elementary school teacher has been named Tennessee's Teacher of the Year.
Several MCS employees say that FICA taxes haven't been taken out of their checks for years, and Uncle Sam is ready to collect. This, on the heels of the
Word is coming by US Mail to Memphis City School teachers saying they owe big money.
Students Sign 'Eternal Damnation' Pledge at MTSU
A Middle Tennessee State University professor has told students to sign a pledge that they understand cheating on an exam would condemn them to eternal damnation.
In the world of Memphis city and Shelby County schools there's always been a middle ground of gray that separates the two academically. Tuesday's announcement
Despite the recession, college campuses across Middle Tennessee are adding new buildings; but the construction boom would be even bigger if the economy hadn't
President Barack Obama has listed improving education along with healthcare as top priorities for his administration. Now a measure before the United States
The oldest High School in Memphis, celebrated its centennial anniversary on Wednesday. Central High School first opened its doors in 1909.
Mississippi has one of the nation's highest rates of corporal punishment. During the 2008-09 school year, there were 57,953 cases of corporal punishment in 110
Frist Plans to Boost TN Education
Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is laying out a plan that he says could boost Tennessee's primary education system to the best in the Southeast within five years.
An official with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has urged Mississippi education leaders to continue initiatives aimed at fighting obesity
Southaven High School students are getting attention from colleges around the country because of an ACT and PSAT program. FOX13's Tom Dees joins us from
Memphis City Schools Superintendent Kriner Cash wants to hire new teachers early when some of the best are available.
