Our Viewpoint package on Sunday was devoted to the Memphis City Schools board, with a column from Wendi Thomas about the often thankless role played by the nine members and a rundown of candidates for the two seats being contested in the Nov. 2 elections -- At-Large Position 2 currently held by Kenneth T. Whalum Jr. and District 6 held by Sharon Webb. The incumbents in District 2 (Betty Mallott) and District 4 (Martavius Jones) are not being challenged. We also ran candidate capsules listing background, education and main campaign messages.
Here is Wendi's story, plus some recent columns she's devoted to the issue of Memphis City Schools:
Here is Wendi's story, plus some recent columns she's devoted to the issue of Memphis City Schools:
- From Sept. 2 asking the question, "What is our individual and collective obligation to other people's children?"
- From Aug. 12 appealing for good people to come forth and offer themselves as candidates for the MCS board. And from Aug. 22 rebutting "claims of conspiracy" that she was trying to target specific board incumbents for ouster.
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