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id: 66bdd08f24
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-10 15:23 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 20:50 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools remains paused

Shelby County Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins is expected to hear new arguments Dec. 2, and the takeover board remains paused until then.

Section: [Schools](/memphis/section/life.md) · Entities: [JoeDae Jenkins](/memphis/wiki/joedae-jenkins.md), [Memphis-Shelby County Schools](/memphis/wiki/memphis-shelby-county-schools.md)

## Coverage

- [Chalkbeat Tennessee](https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026/11/10/state-takeover-of-memphis-schools-remains-paused-until-december/), 2026-11-10 15:23 CST: Temporary pause on Memphis schools state takeover continues until December
- [The Daily Memphian](https://dailymemphian.com/article/68467), 2026-11-10 20:50 CST: Judge keeps MSCS takeover paused as legal battle continues

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.