Memphis City Schools Beat Blog

Who's ready for a new superintendent of Memphis City Schools?

After the challenges of the past year, it's safe to say the whole community is ready for fresh and permanent leadership to take the reins of Tennessee's largest school district.

The Memphis Board of Education meets at 5:30 today to select a new leader.

Will it be Kriner Cash or Nick Gledich?

Word on the street seems to be that Cash has the upper hand after his passionate and commanding performance last week. He certainly has the vote of board member Kenneth Whalum Jr., as you can see in my story today.

Our colleagues at the Smart City Memphis blog have written an impassioned post about today's selection and the promise the future holds for Memphis City Schools.

The new leader has some immediate concerns to deal with, so board members are relieved the process is coming to a close and excited by the prospect of having a new partner on board to help them reform MCS.

Stay with the MCS beat blog throughout the day for the latest news on the Memphis City Schools Superintendent search.