Magnet Schools of America

🌿 June is Great Outdoors Month!

From school gardens and nature trails to environmental science projects and outdoor classrooms, magnet schools help students connect learning with the world around them.

Outdoor learning encourages curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, and a deeper appreciation for the communities and environments students call home.

This month, we're celebrating the educators and schools creating meaningful learning experiences beyond four walls. How does your school bring learning outdoors?

Magnet Schools of America is proud to welcome Dr. Baron R. Davis as our first-ever Superintendent-in-Residence!

A nationally recognized education leader, strategist, and former superintendent, Dr. Davis brings extensive experience in driving innovation, expanding opportunity, and helping school systems turn vision into action. In this new role, he will serve as a national ambassador for magnet schools, support professional learning, and provide strategic counsel to MSA leadership.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Davis as we continue advancing excellence, equity, and innovation in magnet education nationwide.

Enrollment trends may be shifting nationwide, but STEM-focused magnet and career technical academies in Nevada are proving that innovative, student-centered learning continues to attract families. Programs that connect academics with real-world experiences are helping students discover passions and prepare for future careers in high-demand fields.

Magnet schools open doors to hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and pathways that inspire students to thrive. 🚀🔬💡

Read more: https://heyor.ca/0eHtkr

⏰ Just one week to go!

The Magnet Summer Workshop Series kicks off June 8, bringing magnet educators and leaders together for three weeks of live virtual professional learning designed specifically for the magnet community.

Whether you're looking to strengthen classroom practice, integrate your magnet theme more effectively, prepare for certification, sharpen your marketing strategy, or grow as a leader, there's a workshop for you.

✔️ Attend individual workshops
✔️ Create your own bundle
✔️ Get unlimited access to the full series

Don't miss this opportunity to learn alongside magnet professionals from across the country and head into the new school year with fresh ideas and practical strategies.

🎟️ Registration is still open, but workshops begin next week.

Register today: https://heyor.ca/3CvSog

Looking ahead starts now. 🌟

Week 3 of the Magnet Summer Workshop Series focuses on sustainability, policy, and the future of magnet education.

Live virtual workshops explore:
✔️ Student-centered assessment
✔️ Magnet program sustainability
✔️ Education policy implications for magnet and theme-based schools

No matter your role, the Magnet Summer Series offers flexible professional learning designed to help you grow, lead, and strengthen your magnet program for the future.

🎟️ Attend one workshop or customize your own experience.

Explore the full 3-week series and register: https://heyor.ca/3CvSog

Students at Los Padillas Bilingual Environmental STEM Magnet & Community School are proving that environmental stewardship starts with student leadership. 🌱

Recently, the school’s Wildlife Sanctuary Leaders were formally recognized by the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners for their advocacy, leadership, and care for their school-based wildlife sanctuary. Through hands-on, place-based learning and strong community partnerships, these students are making a real impact in their South Valley community while building skills in civic engagement, collaboration, and environmental responsibility.

This recognition is a powerful example of magnet schools bringing learning to life through authentic, student-centered experiences.

🎥 Learn more about the program here:

Los Padillas Wildlife Sanctuary Student Leaders For over 30 years, the Los Padillas Wildlife Sanctuary has connected South Valley students to the Rio Grande bosque through hands-on learning and stewardship...

Today we're highlighting WEEK 2 of the Magnet Summer Workshop Series: Design in Action. ✨

These live virtual workshops focus on practical tools and strategies for building stronger magnet programs.

Topics include:
📚 Project-Based Learning (6/16)
🎯 Magnet Certification Readiness (6/17)
📣 School Marketing Strategies (6/18)

Whether you are a classroom teacher, magnet coordinator, aspiring leader, or district administrator, there’s a session designed to support your goals and strengthen your impact.

✔️ Attend one workshop or build your own learning pathway across the series.

Join magnet professionals from across the country for engaging professional learning you can immediately apply in your school community.

Register now: https://heyor.ca/3CvSog

A new generation of innovators is taking shape in Montgomery! 👏

Montgomery Alabama Public Schools - Official Site recently launched the Cyber Intelligence Academy (CIA), a new magnet program designed to prepare students for the future through hands-on learning in cybersecurity and cyber intelligence. Programs like these help students explore high-demand careers while building critical thinking, problem-solving, and technology skills. 🔐💻

Magnet schools continue to open doors for students through innovative, career-connected learning opportunities that inspire curiosity and prepare them for tomorrow’s workforce. 🌟

https://heyor.ca/ul7iFG

Students at New Century Technology High School recently showcased their creativity, curiosity, and research skills during the school’s annual STREAM Showcase & Research Symposium.

The event featured an impressive range of student-led projects exploring topics such as The Emergence of Class Consciousness During Industrialization in Mamerica, Axolotls in Space, Stone Baby Syndrome, and Novel Isolation of L. Okinawensis in the United States: An Assessment of Microbial and Antimicrobial Differences Between a Public and Private Greenspace.

Projects were organized by academic and field categories and evaluated on depth of knowledge, conceptual understanding, real-world relevance, research quality, and methodology. Students presented their work through empirical studies, TED Talk-style presentations, literature reviews, and design/model projects — demonstrating both rigorous academic inquiry and innovative thinking.