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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes some…but I think the US has become so much more diverse (in all respects) diverse over the years that it is very difficult to find agreement in most districts.

I live in a state that has had an open enrollment policy for public schools for over 30 years. This seems to reduce some of the infighting. Not only can parents purchase a home in the district of their choice, but they have the additional option of open enrolling their kids in a neighboring district they feel is a better fit (as long as they can drive their kids- no transportation included). Many do. My kids’ school district is around 40% open enrollment kids to 60% residents. But that has been a gradual process over decades of course…not something that happens overnight.

I also think some districts are just so LARGE now, with huge middle and high schools, and that really complicates things even further.  So many voices, and makes any sort of change very difficult. Also attracts “political” school board candidates who are trying to make a name for themselves and use the position as a stepping stone. Unrelated, but I think it also contributes to the “super competitive extracurriculars” from an early age that IMO are not good for kids and families for so many reasons…high level travel sports teams in elementary school, intensive music training from a young age etc. Often locking lower income families out of some of those activities. [/quote]

Fully agree with this.[/quote]

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