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Wednesday, October 25, 2006
The Redistricting Blues
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It comes with the development-crazy territory. Kids will have to switch schools under redistricting plans that often appear arbitrary at best or dripping with favortism. Superintendents would generally rather eat paste than deal with redistricting, but with new subdivisions and apartment complexes going up at rapid speed, new schools must be built and boundary lines must be redrawn.
Last night, Fayette parents begged and pleaded for a revisiting of a redistricting plan they hate. Here’s Bridget Gutierrez’s story.
Parents who’ve had their kids districted out or districted in … any advice for the Peachtree parents? How did your child adjust? Were friendships lost? Did the character of the neighborhood change once kids were attending different schools? Was it a tragedy or did it work out for the best? Finally, impact fees anyone?
