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Magnet Schools of America Opposes Action by House Subcommittee to Eliminate Funding to Combat School Segregation

Magnet Schools of America, representing approximately 3,800 magnet schools and 2.6 million students nationwide, expresses its strong opposition to the House FY 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies bill that would entirely eliminate funding for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP), despite being reauthorized in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Magnet Schools of America Announces Collaboration with National University to Expand Sanford Harmony

Magnet Schools of America is collaborating with National University to expand a nationwide initiative to introduce schools to Sanford Harmony, an innovative social emotional learning program that helps reinforce positive peer interactions among children.

Magnet Schools of America expresses opposition to Secretary's proposal to consolidate Equity Assistance Centers

Magnet Schools of America (MSA), representing more than 3,800 magnet and theme-based schools and 2.6 million students nationwide, would like to express its strong opposition to the Secretary’s proposal to reduce the number of Equity Assistance Centers (EACs) by 60% from 10 to 4.

Magnet Schools of America Selects 2016 Regional Teachers of the Year

Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools, is pleased to announce its 2016 Regional Teachers of the Year. These awards recognize outstanding magnet school teachers who exemplify instructional excellence in the classroom.

Magnet Schools of America Selects 2016 Regional Principals of the Year

Washington, DC, March 12, 2016 – Magnet Schools of America (MSA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Regional Principal of-the-Year Awards for 2016. Through a competitive application process, these individuals were selected from MSA’s eight regions. They will be recognized during Magnet Schools of America’s 34th National Conference in Miami, Florida May 3-7, […]

2016 National Merit Award Winners

Magnet School of Merit Awards recognize member magnet schools/programs that demonstrate a high commitment to academic standards, curriculum innovation, desegregation/diversity efforts, specialized teaching staffs, and parent and community involvement.

2016 Merit Awards Recognize Most Accomplished Magnet Schools in the Nation

Washington, DC, March 4, 2016 – Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2016 national merit awards. 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 […]


Learn how to become a Nationally Certified Magnet School

Raise the level of performance consistent throughout school districts nationwide and creates a platform from which all magnet schools can flourish. Magnet Schools of America’s national certification process is designed to recognize the hard work of the best magnet schools in the nation and to help them as they grow.

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