Mike Thomas
COMMENTARY August 18, 2009
Orlando Sentinel

It is a foolhardy exercise in wasting time and resources, not to mention the disruptions and massive public backlash that will accompany such an exercise.

This march to madness came about earlier this year when the School Board scuttled plans to close small schools in minority neighborhoods.

The uproar spurred board member Kat Gordon to call for a "major rezoning" of schools to achieve racial justice. She was backed by local NAACP President Randolph Bracy.

There are various proposals on the table, including "economic integration." Under this scenario, the district would ship ...   more »