Education Archives - MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

Barber school leaves many loaded with debt. Some Tennessee institutions are trying to change that.

by Laura Faith Kebede July 28, 2021July 29, 2021

The majority of students attending for-profit barber schools end up borrowing money for tuition. A disproportionate share struggles to pay back their loans.

Lawsuits over bans on teaching critical race theory are coming – here’s what won’t work, and what might

by Frank LoMonte July 22, 2021July 22, 2021

UTHSC lays off 70, causing “fear and uncertainty” for workers

by Hannah Grabenstein March 12, 2021April 28, 2021

Memphis Needs More Black College Graduates: RSVP now for this Nov. 17 conversation

by MLK50 Memphis November 9, 2020November 14, 2020

School Days Maze: Families worry about falling behind, juggling duties as online school year is set to begin

by Brandon Dill August 21, 2020May 24, 2021

School Days Maze: Parents, students struggle to find ways around barriers to virtual learning

by Brandon Dill August 20, 2020October 6, 2020

Pandemic strikes sour note for Memphis musician’s big plans

by Rachel Johnson May 11, 2020October 5, 2020

Music teacher, dad says adaptability key to coping with pandemic fallout

by Ty Boyland April 27, 2020October 5, 2020

Coronavirus, Education, Teachers

Substitute teacher’s plan to revitalize his community derailed by COVID-19

by Frank W. Johnson April 1, 2020October 5, 2020

Education, Racial Justice

The case for more diversity in schools

by Grace Kao, Kara Joyner and Kelly Stamper Balistreri January 17, 2020October 5, 2020