School District Creation in Baton Rouge

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A wealthy Baton Rouge neighborhood creates its own city to establish a new school district, sparking debate over modern day segregation.

Key Points

  • Wealthy neighborhood forming its own city
  • Desire to create a new school district for better education quality

Pros

  • Residents have control over the establishment of a new school district
  • Improved education quality for students in the neighborhood

Cons

  • Accusations of modern day segregation
  • Potential exclusion of students from lower-income areas