To days education system needs a fresh look

Magnet Schools of America1012 14th Street N.W.Suite 203 Washington , D.C. 20005

MAGNET SCHOOLSNumerous studies

already point to the benefits of magnet schools. Generaly,

magnet schools have been found to increase student achievement,

student motivation and satisfaction

Increasing attendance, Performance & graduation rates

BENEFITS OF STUDENT INTEREST BASE CURRICULUM

INCREASED STUDENT INTERESTUsing a student interest based curriculum encourages students participation, by increasing the desire to master course work students no longer hesitate to do prescribed course work

INCREASED EFFORT ATTENDANCEStudent interest based curriculum motivates students to go to school on a regular basis, making course work that appeals to student interest reduces the amount of truancy that af fects tradit ional schools. Increased attendance ensures that students are in place to receive the necessary materials to excel in the course

INCREASED STUDENT SUCCESSES RATESStudent interest and attendance is linked to student performance. It must also be noted that magnet school curriculum may also directly lead to careers or college majors

The proposed increase in the President’s FY 2012 M S A P b u d g e t w i l l support approximately 40 MSAP grantees at an average of $2.75M per grantee, per year.

Career focused education with a firm basic foundation M a g n e t S c h o o l s o f A m e r i c a

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