Governor Bill Lee has appointed a new oversight board for Memphis schools, including former Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dorsey Hopson. Hopson led the district from 2013 to 2019. The board was selected by top Tennessee leaders to provide oversight following the district’s challenges.
Key Points
- Gov. Bill Lee appoints oversight board for Memphis schools
- Former Superintendent Dorsey Hopson named to the board
- Hopson served Memphis-Shelby County Schools from 2013 to 2019
Implications for Educational Freedom
State takeovers of local districts often signal government overreach that can reduce parental control and local decision-making in K-12 education.
Source: Gov. Bill Lee taps former superintendent, UT trustee for Memphis schools takeover board
