Jamilica Burke, a Memphis native with a passion for education and community empowerment, has been promoted to President. In this role, she will oversee local partnerships and strategic initiatives, and lead the implementation of More for Memphis, a key initiative focused on aligning resources to enhance economic mobility in Memphis and Shelby County.

In late February, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn unveiled their plan to reform the state’s Basic Education Program (BEP) funding formula. The new plan, called the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA), represents a significant increase in funding for education at the state level. Here’s our analysis.