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Only at Wright: Youth Court Leadership and Mariachi Band

Wright Global Communications & Mass Media Magnet Middle School offers students unique opportunities to lead, serve, and learn to communicate well.

Understanding the November 5, 2026, Department of Justice Opinion on the Magnet Schools Assistance Program

On November 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the publication of an opinion outlining the current administration’s views on the constitutionality of the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). To date, the Department of Education (ED) has not taken any action in response to the opinion.

When Circuits Fail, Fourth Graders Think Like Engineers

Echo Park Elementary’s fourth-grade students step into the role of systems engineers during their science unit, investigating why electrical systems fail and how they can be designed to operate more reliably.

What Is the Story Behind the Polling?

What do Americans really think about magnet schools? And how can we use what we know to build greater awareness and support for the magnet school model?

Dreaming Big, Starting Early: Career Exploration at Shearer Magnet School

Shearer TK – 8 Career Exploration Magnet School is one of Napa Valley Unified’s newest magnet programs.

Apex Arts Dance Educator Tony Jackson-Hood Earns National Honor

The Apex Arts Magnet program proudly celebrates Tony Jackson-Hood, a dance educator at Brooklyn Park Middle School, who was recognized by the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) as the 2026 Outstanding Dance Educator in the PK–12 Established Educator category.

Growing Green: North Springs Outdoor Garden & Green Steps Journey

At North Springs Elementary in Richland School District Two, located in Columbia, SC, students are learning that STEM can grow right outside their classroom!

Partner Reading Builds Language and Confidence at Carson

Rachel Carson School, one of Chicago’s 49 Dual Language schools, is a thriving community centered on student motivation and instructional innovation. Spanish and English are at the heart of every classroom, supporting a predominantly Multilingual Learner population.

Eco-Makers Camp Connects Creativity, Sustainability, and Future Careers

The Office of Innovation launched its inaugural Eco-Makers Camp, a dynamic two-week experience connecting technology, creativity, and environmental stewardship.

Choice Is Not the Goal. Opportunity Is.

Artificial intelligence is already changing education. The question is whether we are designing that change or simply reacting to it.

Across the country, school systems are wrestling with difficult decisions about AI.

P-TECH Norwalk Student Brings a Message of Belonging to the National Stage

In July, P-TECH Norwalk High School student Isabella “Isa” Morales was one of only three students nationwide selected to speak at the MSAP national “Making Connections” Project Director Conference.

Building What’s Next: South CTA Connects Learning, Careers, and Community

South Career and Technical Academy is building on the strengths of the Career and Technical Academy model while creating a school experience centered on project-based learning, career exploration, and student engagement.

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