New America has released an interactive map that reveals how the boundaries of U.S. school districts could be redrawn to create a fairer education system for all students.
In most states, school district lines determine which local property taxes fund which schools. This means that children in affluent areas often benefit from far more school funding than those in nearby districts with lower property wealth. These school district borders, often drawn decades ago, have locked in funding gaps and contributed to persistent racial and economic segregation. The new Redrawing the Lines map allows users to explore how alternative boundary lines could redistribute resources more equitably and promote more diverse, integrated schools.
Developed by New America’s Education Funding Equity initiative, Redrawing the Lines compares today’s school district boundaries with alternative redistricting models designed to distribute property tax bases more evenly and foster more diverse student populations. Users can click on a state or search by address to see their own district, then explore how three different approaches to redrawing boundaries - starting from scratch, aligning with county lines, or merging existing districts - would affect local school funding and segregation.
By translating complex policy research into an accessible, visual format, the map helps parents, educators, and policymakers see both the roots of current inequities and the potential benefits of reform.
Also See
Segregation Explorer - Stanford University's map visualizes the levels of segregation in schools and school districts in the United States
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