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School consolidation does more harm than good. Teachers are out of work, kids are bussed out of their way, and the receiving schools are not set up to adequately handle the large class sizes.

The 2004 consolidation law should be ruled unconstitutional. I’m hopeful some of my fellow educators will challenge this law in the courts. One example is the pending consolidation of Saratoga with Hope Public Schools. This has become a heated issue in the 20th district Arkansas Senate race this year. Personally and professionally, closing schools, bussing kids, laying off teachers and overcro...