To days education system needs a fresh look Magnet Schools of America1012 14th Street N.W.Suite 203 Washington , D.C. 20005 MAGNET SCHOOLS Numerous studies already point to the benefits of magnet schools. Generaly, magnet schools have been found to increase student achievement, student motivation and satisfaction Increasing attendance, Performance & graduation rates BENEFITS OF STUDENT INTEREST BASE CURRICULUM INCREASED STUDENT INTEREST Using a student interest based curriculum encourages students participation, by increasing the desire to master course work students no longer hesitate to do prescribed course work INCREASED EFFORT ATTENDANCE Student interest based curriculum motivates students to go to school on a regular basis, making course work that appeals to student interest reduces the amount of truancy that affects traditional schools. Increased attendance ensures that students are in place to receive the necessary materials to excel in the course INCREASED STUDENT SUCCESSES RATES Student interest and attendance is linked to student performance. It must also be noted that magnet school curriculum may also directly lead to careers or college majors The proposed increase in the President’s FY 2012 MSAP budget will support approximately 40 MSAP grantees at an average of $2.75M per grantee, per year. Career focused education with a firm basic foundation Magnet Schools of America 1012 14 th Street N.W. Suite 203 Washington , D.C. 20005 TELEPHONE 202-824-0672 FAX 202-737-0100 Science Art Vocational