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'I made a mistake': Shelby County school cafeteria worker terminated from duty after accepting donations
According to the superintendent, Dunn violated protocol by not informing the school about accepting donations intended for students who couldn’t afford lunch. Dunn says her own children attended Shelby Elementary, and she desperately wants her job back.
Shelby County school staff threatened over news of lunchroom worker’s firing, superintendent says
The superintendent of the Shelby County school system broke his silence Friday on the firing of Avette Dunn, claiming inaccurate coverage of the lunchroom worker’s termination has led to harassment against school district staff.
Former Cafeteria Worker Speaks Out After Being Fired for Accepting Donations to Pay for Kids' Lunches
An Alabama school board fired a school cafeteria worker for accepting donations to help students pay for their lunch.
Alabama school cafeteria worker fired after collecting donations to pay for students’ lunches
An Alabama elementary school cafeteria worker was fired for accepting donations to the school’s lunch program before lying about it to the principal during a public questioning in the crowded lunch room.
Lunch Lady Fired for Collecting Donations to Feed Hungry Alabama Children: 'I Made a Mistake'
An Alabama lunch lady was fired for collecting donations to pay for student lunches, sparking debate over school policies, food insecurity, and the role of school staff in helping students.
Shelby County Schools launches new aviation program
The school system recently launched its first aviation program, designed to introduce students to a variety of career paths ...
Memphis-Shelby County leaders must stand together against public school takeover | Opinion
Tennessee Republican state lawmakers have threatened to takeover Memphis-Shelby-County Public Schools. We community leaders ...
TN Comptroller won't audit MSCS, but here's how it will help Shelby Co. | Education Notebook
The Shelby County Commission had requested an audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools' financials for the last five years.
Shelby County dance coaches resign amid investigation into recent Florida competition
Two Shelby County dance coaches have resigned amid an investigation into allegations during a recent team trip to Florida.
MSCS school board members push governance plan to regain trust amid months of criticism
The MSCS board has unveiled a governance plan in a bid to restore trust after months of scrutiny. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — ...
No reports of ICE activity on campuses, Memphis-Shelby County Schools confirms
Tuesday's meeting was also the first full school board meeting with interim superintendent Roderick Richmond at the helm.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools reopening Friday
All Memphis-Shelby County School District (MSCS) schools and district offices will reopen Friday after two days of inclement ...
Watch live: First Memphis-Shelby County Schools board meeting post Marie Feagins' firing
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board will meet Tuesday evening for its first meeting with interim Superintendent Roderick ...
Shelby County combats teen drug use with proactive intervention program
Drug use among teens in Shelby County is declining, but the risks remain high as new trends emerge. Vapes packed with ...
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools closed Thursday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis-Shelby County Schools will remain closed Thursday, the school district announced. MSCS took to ...
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A look inside the decision to fire Shelby Elementary cafeteria worker Avette Dunn
Monday night, a termination hearing was held for Avette Dunn, a Shelby Elementary cafeteria worker after she asked for and collected donations for the schools P ...