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New Shelby County Democratic Party Chairman Harris Fights to Save His Position Amid Multiple Controversies

May 15, 2019May 14, 2019 Jason M. Reynolds

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Michael Harris, who won election as the new Shelby County Democratic Party chairman in April, is already facing discontent in the ranks, with the politician calling a special meeting to save his position. The Daily Memphian on Monday said Harris is the second chairman of the party, which recently…

Rumor Control: Setting the Record Straight on PreK/Kindergarten Portfolios

July 31, 2018August 10, 2018 JC Bowman

JC Bowman

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Social media was hard at it this weekend over the PreK/Kindergarten Student Growth Portfolio Model. While Professional Educators of Tennessee is not sold on the portfolio process, it is the current law (see T.C.A. §§ 49-6-103–49-6-110). We believe the current portfolio system takes up too much time for our educators. …