Memphis schools to lose federal dollars over who is considered poor

Shelby County Schools will lose $5 million in federal funding that provides extra dollars for high-poverty schools and districts, affecting about 11 schools in all next year.

That’s about 8 percent of the district’s Title I funding, and will mean the loss of some staff positions at three schools and decreased discretionary funding at eight others.

http://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/tn/2017/06/20/memphis-schools-to-lose-federal-dollars-over-who-is-considered-poor/