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What’s in store for the Memphis school takeover? Houston’s timeline offers clues.
Texas took over the Houston school district, leading to significant changes under Superintendent Mike Miles, including teacher reapplication, curriculum overhaul, and extended school hours. Tennessee Republicans cite Houston as a model for potential reforms in Memphis-Shelby County Schools, though critics question the effectiveness of these measures.
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