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.
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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.