So far the results have been mixed. The school system is also correcting many of the inequities affecting the southern section of DeKalb, namely inadequate facilities and curriculum, said board member Wood, who represents that area. While the desegregation order should have corrected these inequities, that did not happen, she said. Parents want to see their children walk to school. They want a sense of community for themselves and their children.
Most parents are pleased with the new emphasis.
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