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Tamarques Porter
Coverage of Tamarques Porter in the Nexus archive.
- As the fight over the Memphis schools takeover looms, these parents say they’re hopeful for change
Parents in Memphis, led by the advocacy group Memphis Lift, support a new state law allowing political appointees to take control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, hoping for improved literacy, transparency, and better educational outcomes. The state board, set to assume power in July, will oversee district decisions, though some parents oppose potential school closures.