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Bright day ahead for Bartlett: Yes vote passes 90% mark

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Mick Wright

We did it, Bartlett! Many thanks to all our volunteers and supporters. Congrats also to the other munis and the citizen groups who fought for their kids and communities. We also want to thank our elected officials who made this … Continue reading →

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Packed house for Bartlett schools rally

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Mick Wright

Supporters of Bartlett schools packed the auditorium at Bethel Church on Friday night to collect yard signs and hear from an all-star lineup of speakers. Stressing the importance of voting YES! for Bartlett schools on July 16, the rally was … Continue reading →

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Judge Mays rules municipal schools law void

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Mick Wright

The movement for municipal school districts was dealt another setback tonight. According to the Commercial Appeal, “U.S. District Judge Samuel “Hardy” Mays has issued a ruling stopping Shelby County’s suburban municipalities from proceeding in their quest to begin operating municipal … Continue reading →

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News and opinion roundup: School board races almost set, and the County Commission unites Memphians, suburbanites

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Mick Wright

Bill Dries: Suburban School Board Races Almost Set In Bartlett: Erin E. Berry was effectively elected to the position 2 seat when Anne Edmiston withdrew from the race at the deadline. The other four positions are contested races William Busler … Continue reading →

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County Commission files suit to stop the vote

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Mick Wright

The Shelby County Commission has filed a petition to stop the school referendums on August 2. See video report from WREG below. You can download the petition and the associated third party compliant (which explains what the County Commission hopes … Continue reading →

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Mayor and Aldermen set Aug 2 school referendums

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Mick Wright

The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved on third and final reading a measure that sets a referendum on the creation of a Bartlett municipal school system. Bartlett voters will weigh in on August 2, 2012, on the question … Continue reading →

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Bartlett residents learn about school system possibilities

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Mick Wright

News Channel 3’s Bonny Kinney covers the town hall on the feasibility of a Bartlett municipal school system. The Commercial Appeal’s Clay Bailey reports that “Bartlett residents say tax for schools is fair trade.” Meanwhile, Bill Dries of The Daily … Continue reading →

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TCAP scores improve in Tennessee, Memphis, Shelby County

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Mick Wright

Students are scoring better on tests administered by the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP), but grade-level proficiency remains low. Statewide, average elementary school math scores jumped 7 percent while reading scores rose by 3.7 percent. But only 41 percent of … Continue reading →

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U.S. District Court deadline is today

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Mick Wright

Today is the deadline for all sides of the school consolidation case to present materials to U.S. District Court Judge Hardy Mays. The court will decide the next steps in the transition to a consolidated Memphis / Shelby County school … Continue reading →

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