magnet schools
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Magnet schools. By Kyle O’Connor. A public school that offers special instruction and programs not available anywhere else “Magnet” – Drawing students out of original districts New Haven Magnet Schools Commercial (2013). What are magnet schools?. Desegregation - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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MAGNET SCHOOLS
By Kyle O’Connor
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WHAT ARE MAGNET SCHOOLS?
A public school that offers special instruction and programs not available anywhere else
“Magnet” – Drawing students out of original districts
New Haven Magnet Schools Commercial (2013)
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HISTORY
Desegregation
Originally not intended to be innovative, rather designed to be attractive
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TYPES
Magnet Schools Academic Technical/Vocational
Selective Magnet Schools
International Baccalaureate (IB)
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ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Lottery
First Come, First Serve
Audition
Portfolio Review
Entrance Exam
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PROS
Successfully contributes to desegregating public schools
Cultural diversity
Innovative instruction
Improved academic achievement
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CONS
Sparks a new type of segregation Intellectual Underrepresented demographics Selective magnet schools
Incompatible with family goals or values
Distance from home
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STATISTICS In 2002, more than 3,100 magnet schools
operated in America
Magnet schools are an urban phenomenon >50% of large urban school districts 10% of suburban districts
Magnet schools spend an average of $200 more per student than non-magnet schools
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YOUR OPINION?
If the given the choice between a traditional public school and a magnet school, which would you choose for your child? Why?
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“What is a Magnet School?” by Grace Chen
This article offers a wide variety of information on magnet schools, including history, current status, and trends. It discusses the pros and cons of magnet schools from an overall societal perspective, as well as from the perspective of the student and family. Furthermore, it lays out some guiding questions to consider in determining whether magnet school education is right for your child and your family.
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“Magnet Schools, Innate Talent and Social Justice” by Mark Vopat
This article offers a well developed background on magnet schools, including some history and the different types. It then takes a deeper look at the inequality that selective magnet schools may be creating. Vopat argues that these “gifted” children are products of opportunity and training rather than being born with an natural gift or ability.
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REFERENCES Chen, G. (2007). What is a magnet school?. Retrieved from
http://www.publicschoolreview.com/articles/2. Magnet Schools of America. (2013). What are magnet
schools?. Retrieved from http://www.magnet.edu/about/what-are-magnet-schools.
Melago, C. (2012). Test-prep city: Are you smart enough for gifted kindergarten?. Retrieved from http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2012/10/19/new-york-city-gifted-and-talented-exam-sample-questions/.
Vopat, M. (2011). Magnet schools, innate talent and social justice. Theory and Research in Education, 9(1).