History tells us that revolutions typically are ignited by a seemingly innocuous act. A cost-saving recommendation—eliminating direct bus routes for students enrolled in gifted and magnet programs—may be the moment public education in East Baton Rouge Parish was forever changed, says Business Report Executive Editor JR Ball. The move has led about 450 parents to discuss setting up an independent school district. “Details are sketchy and battle plans are still in the organizational phase, but the goal is clear: create a new school district encompassing nearly the entire parish south of Government Street. This new district, say organizers, will emphasize neighborhood schools and will not do business with teacher unions,” Ball says. Read the full column here. Send comments to editors@businessreport.com.
Editor: Cost-saving recommendation may lead to big changes for EBR schools
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