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Good morning! It’s Melissa from Chalkbeat Tennessee, back from the long weekend with your Wednesday roundup of our top stories.

In case you missed it, Memphis-Shelby County Schools officials and local county leaders are now suing Tennessee officials over the new school takeover board. The lawsuit was filed late last Thursday.

But even as the fight over the Memphis schools takeover heats up in court, some Memphis parents say they’re hopeful a new oversight board can bring about change in the district.

Read Bri Hatch’s new story for more. Need to reach us? Reply here or email us anytime: [email protected].

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As the fight over the Memphis schools takeover looms, these parents say they’re hopeful for change

At an event run by Memphis Lift, local parents said they’re optimistic about the new state takeover board improving district performance.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools sue Tennessee over state takeover

Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders are challenging the law that creates a nine-member GOP-appointed oversight board to control key district decisions.

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