Memphis schools state takeover remains paused until December

A Tennessee judge has left the state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools on hold while the district’s lawsuit proceeds. Chancellor JoeDae L. Jenkins did not rule Tuesday on state officials’ requests to dismiss the case and lift his temporary block. He ordered both sides to prepare further arguments for a Dec. 2 hearing on whether the local court has jurisdiction. The district argues it did not meet the legal criteria for state control.