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Tennessee student appointed to State Board of Education. Here’s what that means
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Caleb Wethington , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The board's new member is a junior in high school.
A new member has been added to the Tennessee State Board of Education. This individual is a student from Memphis, who will serve for one year. As a member of the board, they will have the ability to participate in decision making.
The board's new member is a junior in high school. They are from a school in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. Further details about this appointment are available from local news sources, including information about the role and responsibilities of the new board member.
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Category: government Published: August 14, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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