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| President Bush: APS to get $6.8 million for Magnet Schools Assistance Program |
August 15, 2001 |
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| Wilson says grant improves educational opportunities for students
Albuquerque, New Mexico -- During a visit to Griegos Elementary School in Albuquerque’s North Valley, President George W. Bush announced that twenty one Albuquerque public schools will receive a yearly $2,186,232 grant for a three year Magnet Schools Assistance Program. Representative Heather Wilson, praised by the President for her leadership role in improving education, said the grant improves educational opportunities for Albuquerque students.
“President Bush was in Albuquerque to talk about the importance of education and staying in school,” said Wilson. “To top off the visit, the President brought good news to improve educational opportunities for students with his announcement of the magnet school grant for the Albuquerque Public School System. This funding will help 21 of our Albuquerque schools specialize their curriculum. Some schools choose to focus in the arts, or in math and science education. Others focus on business, technology, or bilingual education. All of them will focus on our kids, and on preparing them for our tomorrow.”
The Magnet Schools Assistance Program is designed to:
* Improve racial balance among schools through the use of magnet schools;
* Design and implement innovative educational practices and methods;
* Achieve systemic reform;
* Provide all students with the opportunity to achieve high standards; and
* Implement high quality classroom instruction for students in the curricular areas of the magnet schools.
The Magnet School project planned by the Albuquerque Public Schools will support activities in 21 schools: eight elementary schools; seven middle schools; and six high schools.
The Albuquerque Public Schools magnet schools project will create partnerships between schools, business, and the community. Through this 21-school project, the district aims to promote student achievement by enhancing each school’s ability to become a beacon in the community in a particular subject area. The clusters chosen by the district to participate in the project include the areas of the school district with the highest percentage of minority students.
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