Magnet School Month | Policy Conference Update | Register for 2020 | In the News
February is National Magnet School Month
National Magnet School Month begins in February. There are many ways for you to participate and get involved!

Be sure to download a copy of the Magnet School Month logo and post it on your school website, and highlight it on social media. You can also use it in your marketing and event materials. Be sure to use #MagnetSchoolMonth on social too!

You can also download our Magnet School Month proclamation and have your state and school district adopt it. Contact your governor’s
office, state legislators, and your school board members and ask them to pledge their support.
Policy Conference Update
There's still time to register for the 2020 Policy Training Conference! Join us Feb. 5-7 as we stand together and educate our members of Congress on the importance of our magnet schools. There is no one better to represent our community than those that are in it every day. Your presence in Washington, D.C., speaks for the students, the parents, fellow educators, administrators and more on the impact of the “original” school choice: MAGNETS.

Speakers include:
  • Former Secretary of Education John King keynoting On Equity in Education.
  • Dr. Anna Hinton and Jennifer Todd from the Department of Education.
  • Maree Sneed from Hogan Lovells providing an update on the legal landscape.
  • Eugene Robinson, Pulitzer Prize winning columnist, The Washington Post, and political analyst, MSNBC.

In addition, don't miss the reveal of a toolkit for a blueprint for developing and improving magnet schools!

Annual Conference Update
Have You Signed Up for Your School Tour?
We have a number of amazing school tours lined up for the 38th National Conference on Magnet Schools, hosted by Clark County School District. You must be registered for the conference to attend a tour, and seats are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

April 13-17, 2020 | Clark County, Nevada

Secure your seat today and save with the Early Bird Registration rates!  See more information on the Annual Conference. Don't forget to book your travel to allow you to attend the pre-cons at 2 p.m. on Monday.

*Registration includes our pre-conference workshops taking place Monday, April 13. Choose from 23 school tours offered, seats as based on first-come, first-serve.
Magnets in the News
K-12 Magnet Programs for Students at Desoto ISD
Desota ISD is working to enhance educational opportunities for all students. Good Morning Texas spotlighted the district and talked with the executive director of magnets and innovative programs of Desoto ISD. Watch now.
How Diversity in Magnet Schools Benefits All Students
By design, diversity is hardwired into the DNA of magnet schools. In the Wake County Public School System alone, two of the core objectives for its magnet school program are:
  • To reduce high concentrations of poverty in school, and
  • To promote diverse school populations.

Have a story you want to share with MSA members?
 Send along to communications@magnet.edu .

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