Sentences with phrase «specialized magnet program»

They are forced, unless they are lucky enough to get into a charter school or specialized magnet program, to attend the school in their district.

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The H - 1B program, which allows US companies to bring in foreign workers in specialized fields like math, science and engineering, has long been a magnet for controversy.

In subsequent years, two of these schools were restructured as magnet schools offering specialized programs in a small school setting.

In a study I undertook in 1989, I found that 12 percent of the elementary and middle school magnet programs in my sample specialized in basic skills and / or individualized teaching; 11 percent offered foreign language immersion; 11 percent were science -, math -, or computer - oriented; 10 percent catered to the gifted and talented and 10 percent to the creative and performing arts; 8 percent were traditional, back - to - basics programs (demanding, for instance, dress codes and contracts with parents for supervision of homework); 7 percent were college preparatory; 7 percent were early childhood and Montessori.

Others have added specialized academic programs, vocational options, or magnet schools.

Implementation widely varies, but magnet schools typically offer a specialized, theme - based program.

«This new funding will allow more school districts to develop specialized theme - based magnet programs that improve student outcomes and meet the demands of families.»

Federal policies and programs must be strengthened to support local magnet schools, public military academies and other schools that provide educational opportunities through specialized curricula and unique learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics and other areas related to a well - rounded education.

But it is not only magnet schools that can attract families from all along the socioeconomic spectrum: Charter and traditional public schools can also implement specialized programs that join students from diverse backgrounds.

These 244 public magnet schools and programs located in 20 states are recognized for their commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, school diversity, specialized teaching staffs, and parent and community engagement.

Magnets, which can be an entire school or a program within a school, are specialized based on specific themes like Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, known as STEM, performing arts, or business.

The School Board has approved eight new magnet programs since May, bringing the number of schools with such specialized offerings up to 25.

Some districts offer specialized magnet school programs, which focus on a educational theme or method (for example, early - college preparation, Montessori education, or STEM - focus).

Magnets use the allure of specialized programming to try to create racially and socioeconomically diverse classrooms.

A magnet school is a public school that offers specialized curricula and programs not available in traditional neighborhood public schools.

These 258 public magnet schools and programs located in 19 states are recognized for their commitment to high academic standards, school diversity, specialized curricula and instruction, family

Other proposals included the expansion of magnet schools and specialized instruction, door - to - door sales pitches, family literacy programs, and the greater investment in early education programs.