Memphis-Shelby County Schools Launches Website to Respond to Audit Findings
The site serves as a resource to track its response to the audit and provide transparency on its operations.
Preliminary Audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools Finds Widespread Waste and Fraud
In the audit, officials revealed nearly 175 deficiencies involving a wide range of “widespread operational failures.”
With State Audit Looming, Memphis-Shelby County Superintendent’s Job Security Weakened
The long-awaited forensic audit in Memphis-Shelby County Schools is days away from release, according to a Facebook post by Representative Mark White, R-Memphis.
Memphis-Shelby County School Board Appoints Dr. Roderick Richmond as Permanent Superintendent
Richmond has been serving as interim superintendent since the board fired former superintendent, Dr. Marie Feagins last year.
Memphis-Shelby County School Board Appears Poised to Appoint Dr. Roderick Richmond as the Permanent Superintendent
At Tuesday night’s board work session, multiple members expressed support to keep interim superintendent Dr. Roderick Richmond on the job.
Expanding School Bus Service for Memphis Families Concerned About ICE Could Cost $20 Million
The district estimates that expanding busing to more students by reducing the parent responsibility zone could increase costs by $9.7 million to $20.5 million.
Judge Denies Former Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent’s Request to be Reinstated
On Friday, Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Robert Childers issued an order denying Feagins’ request for a preliminary injunction of her controversial termination.
Interim Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent discusses plan to improve communication and rebuild trust
Interim Superintendent Dr. Roderick Richmond continues to lead Memphis-Shelby County Schools, unveiling a 100-Day Plan and proposing a $1.85B budget focused on literacy, safety, and communication. Richmond has also reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and academic progress across the district.

