In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Day, Magnet Schools of America (MSA) is proud to celebrate its 2025-2026 national award recipients, honoring the educators, school leaders, and districts who are advancing excellence in magnet education.
Washington, DC (April 9, 2026) — The Administration’s fiscal year (FY) 2027 discretionary budget request proposes once again to eliminate funding for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP), consolidating it into a broader “Make Education Great Again” (MEGA) block grant. Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national nonprofit representing the nation’s magnet schools, strongly opposes this proposal.
Early College and Dual Enrollment Programs in Magnet Schools: A Pathway to Academy Excellence
As the nonprofit association that represents the nation’s thousands of magnet schools, Magnet Schools of America is deeply disappointed by the proposal to eliminate funding for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). Eliminating MSAP would not only dismantle one of the most effective tools for expanding public school choice, it would also reverse decades of bipartisan progress in public education.
Washington, DC – Magnet Schools of America (MSA) has named 19 Nationally Certified Schools and 19 Nationally Certified-Demonstration Schools, bringing the total number of nationally certified schools across the country to 298.
As the nonprofit association that represents the nation’s thousands of magnet schools, Magnet Schools of America is deeply disappointed by the proposal to eliminate funding for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). Eliminating MSAP would not only dismantle one of the most effective tools for expanding public school choice, it would also reverse decades of bipartisan progress in public education.
As the nonprofit association that represents the nation’s thousands of magnet schools, Magnet Schools of America is deeply disappointed by the proposal to eliminate funding for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). Eliminating MSAP would not only dismantle one of the most effective tools for expanding public school choice, it would also reverse decades of bipartisan progress in public education.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (May 8, 2025) — Magnet Schools of America (MSA) announced its 2024-2025 awards recipients during MSA 2025, April 7-10, 2025, in Nashville, TN. More than 1,700 magnet leaders and educators came together to network, share innovative practices, and celebrate excellence in magnet and theme-based education. “We are incredibly proud to […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC, January 17, 2025 – Magnet Schools of America (MSA) is excited to unveil the winners of its prestigious 2025 National Merit Awards, honoring 94 Top Magnet Schools of Excellence, 192 Magnet Schools of Excellence, and 206 Magnet Schools of Distinction. These schools represent the pinnacle of magnet education, excelling in […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – Magnet Schools of America (MSA) has named 21 Nationally Certified Schools and 25 Nationally Certified-Demonstration Schools, bringing the total number of nationally certified schools across the country to 280. As shining examples of magnet school excellence, these schools offer exceptional learning opportunities, joining a distinguished and growing group of […]
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