14 WCPSS Magnet Schools Honored by Magnet Schools of America
June 2, 2010 - Fourteen WCPSS magnet schools were recognized as top magnet schools in the nation by the Magnet Schools of America at the association’s 28th annual conference. This year, WCPSS tied for having the most award-winning schools of any district in the nation.
Principals and staff of the schools were applauded during the June 1 meeting of the Board of Education, as WCPSS Magnet School Director David Ansbacher presented plaques to each school. Board Chair Ron Margiotta offered his congratulations.
“Magnet schools serve as an integral piece in educating children in Wake County,” said Margiotta. “Magnet schools offer choice to parents, help balance school populations, maximize school capacity and expand educational opportunities for families. None of these objectives could be met without the tireless work of the teachers, principals, school staff and parents at our magnet schools. On behalf of the Wake County Board of Education, I thank you for the work you do to create these options for parents and students, implement enhancements to the Standard Course of Study and market these options to families. These are not small tasks and we appreciate all that you do. National recognitions like these continue to reinforce the strong national reputation of the Wake County Public Schools.”
The 14 WCPSS schools were selected from a national field of more than 2,000 magnet schools. The schools choose to be considered for the competition that looks at innovative instructional strategies, student achievement, diversity goals, and parent and community involvement in the magnet school.
Schools are recognized as 2010 Magnet Schools of Excellence which are considered for the top magnet school in the nation. Schools also earn recognition as Magnet Schools of Distinction.
 WCPSS magnet school leaders recognized by Board of Education for Magnet School of America awards. |
This year the Magnet Schools of America recognized these 14 WCPSS magnet schools:
2010 National Magnet Schools of Excellence
Bugg Creative Arts and Science Magnet Elementary
Conn Active Learning and Technology Magnet Elementary
Joyner Center for Spanish Language / International Baccalaureate PYP Magnet
Elementary
Millbrook International Baccalaureate PYP Magnet Elementary
Wiley International Studies Magnet Elementary
Ligon Gifted and Talented Magnet Middle School
Garner International Baccalaureate MYP/DP Magnet High
2010 National Magnet Schools of Distinction
Brooks Museums Magnet Elementary
Combs Leadership Magnet Elementary
Douglas Creative Arts and Science Magnet Elementary
Hunter Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary
Washington Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary
Centennial Campus University Connections & Leadership Magnet Middle
East Garner International Baccalaureate MYP Magnet Middle
Magnet Schools of America is a national collaborative network of magnet schools that
provide leadership for innovative instructional programs promoting equity, diversity, and
academic excellence for all students in public school choice programs.
As WCPSS proceeds with the Curriculum Management Audit’s call to evaluate all programs, the accomplishment of these schools shows the level to which WCPSS magnet programs meet and exceed the national standard for magnet schools.
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