W e knew this was coming. School enrolment is one of the few areas of public policy that is reasonably predictable. Demographers told us the number of

By Trevor Aaronson - Kriner Cash is a sturdily built man who walks like an athlete, a strut honed from his days as a high school basketball star.
With that walk comes confidence. During Cash's interview with the Memphis Board of Education on Monday, board member Kenneth Whalum Jr. asked what the superintendent candidate would do during his first days in the top job at Memphis City Schools.
hink there's any more important a role in a democratic society than superintendent of schools," Cash said Monday. "Memphis is an emerging city, a great city, and you've got a lot of things the nation is taking notice of, both in your city at large and in your school system. And I think

The Mississippi Board of Education is expected to clear the way today for the takeover of the embattled Hazlehurst Municipal School District, a measure used only in emergencies.
e's findings from the district.
is faring poorly. All three of the district's schools are rated Level 2, underperforming, based on last year's state tests.

By ROBERT ALLEN FRISCO - The Summit School District Board of Education Wednesday approved a $150,000 contribution toward synthetic turf at the Summit High School stadium and practice field.
The $1.25 million project aims to increase the number of athletic events hosted during snow season, boosting student achievement and enhancing the districts image.
that only public comments of opposition be presented.

LA Unified and others consider spending reductions amid uncertainty about their funding. Balanced budgets must be submitted by June 30.

By RENA HAVNER Republican Randy McKinney announced that he is seeking re-election to the State Board of Education, District 1 seat, which includes Mobile,