Esther Launstein

1 week ago | isthmus.com | Esther Launstein |Judith Davidoff

Neighborhood House Community Center and The Alexander Company have parted ways on a project to redevelop the center into a multi-story, mixed-use building with a community center and apartment units, some earmarked as affordable units. In response to a query from Isthmus, Kendra Bishop, director of business development for The Alexander Company, confirmed in a statement, prepared in partnership with the center, that her firm would no longer be the developer on the project.

Aug 2, 2024 | chalkbeat.org | Lori Higgins |Ann Schimke |Amy Zimmer |Esther Launstein

It’s almost time for the 2024-25 school year to begin, and that means one thing: Lots of back-to-school activities in Detroit are underway. They range from activities that give children a final few doses of fun before they head back to the classroom to events that provide free backpacks, school supplies, and other important things kids need to get the school year started successfully. Below are just some of the upcoming back to school events. Know of others that aren’t on our list?

Aug 2, 2024 | chalkbeat.org | Ann Schimke |Amy Zimmer |Esther Launstein

Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Memphis-Shelby County Schools and statewide education policy. The first day of school for Memphis-Shelby County Schools students is Aug. 5, which means back-to-school preparations are in full swing for many families. Below is a list of events for Memphis students, parents, and families looking for free school supplies, backpacks, vaccines, school registration help, and more to get ready for the 2024-25 school year.

Aug 2, 2024 | chalkbeat.org | Ann Schimke |Amy Zimmer |Esther Launstein |Carly Sitrin

Memphis-Shelby County Schools has a newly elected school board following the Aug. 1 election, just in time for the upcoming school year. In Tennessee’s largest school district, five of the nine seats on the school board — in Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 — were up for election. It was the first election since board members selected former Detroit schools administrator Marie Feagins as superintendent, ending a drawn-out process that shook public confidence in the board.

Aug 1, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Esther Launstein

In August, students in the state’s biggest school district will form a group to weigh in on the district’s social studies curriculum as part of a process to ensure course materials are equitable and representative of the majority-Black student body.