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Memphis Votes to Surrender Schools Charter

With all 185 precincts counted, Memphis voters approved the surrender of the city schools charter 47,763 to 23,565. The margin was decisive, nearly 2-1 for surrender. What happens next is not readily apparent, though numerous lawsuits have been filed, and more are likely. Jackson Baker has more on this story.

With all 185 precincts counted, Memphis voters approved the surrender of the city schools charter 47,763 to 23,565. The margin was decisive, nearly 2-1 for surrender. What happens next is not readily apparent, though numerous lawsuits have been filed, and more are likely. Jackson Baker has more on this story.