Benedict: The School Redistricting Task Force – A Stunning Failure

Benedict: The School Redistricting Task Force – A stunning failure

by Chaunce Benedict Whether one thinks school district consolidations or mergers would be beneficial for Vermont, or not, is immaterial in regard to the fundamental issue raised by the Vermont School Redistricting Task Force’s move to thwart the intent and requirements of Vermont law concerning the future of our pre-k – 12 schools.   The Task Force has grossly abused its privilege as an appointed policy group by deciding to, essentially, disobey…

Gwinnett families push back against 2026 school redistricting plan

LAWRENCEVILLE — Some Gwinnett County families are speaking out against a proposed 2026 school redistricting plan that could reassign students from schools they chose when buying their homes. Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is considering moving students in three subdivisions — Bennett Farm, Central Park and Eleanora, near Loganville Highway — from the Grayson school cluster to the Archer cluster. The proposal would affect three high school…