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the friday flicker
No. 20
Fri · 17 Oct · 2026
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From the Editor

Good evening,

This week, we reported on U.S. District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. lifting his temporary order halting the state intervention into Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

We also have news of MSCS losing teachers to resignation at twice the state average, two charter schools delaying their openings because they could not find suitable facilities, and a TBI investigation into a Clarksville lawmaker's residency ahead of next month's elections.
The Week That Was

Memphis-Shelby County Schools Intervention to Continue, Oversight Board May Hire New Superintendent

The oversight board can now exercise broad authority as lawsuits challenging the intervention continue.

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Most Tennessee School Districts Lost Students Over the Past Decade
The Drop · State Education
Most Tennessee School Districts Lost Students Over the Past Decade

Enrollment growth around Nashville is offsetting declines across most districts.

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Local Education
Nearly One in Five Memphis-Shelby County Schools Educators Resigned in 2024
State data shows that the biggest losses are at some low-performing schools.
Elections
TBI Sends Rep. Ronnie Glynn Residency Investigation to District Attorney
The investigation comes just weeks before an election.
State Education
Finding and Funding School Buildings Remains Biggest Barrier to Expanding Student Options
Two schools postponed their openings after failing to find suitable facilities.
Local Education
State Board Says It Is Ready to Take Control of MSCS
Chair Billy Orgel’s court filing could clear the way for state intervention.
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