Magnet Schools of America
Education Administration ProgramsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Magnet Schools of America is a nonprofit organization that supports magnet and theme-based schools by guiding their leaders and teachers and promoting the development of new magnet programs and public schools of choice. It sponsors a national awards program, offers professional development opportunities, and provides technical assistance through the National Institute for Magnet School Leadership. The association develops national standards and criteria to certify magnet schools meet defined pillars of success, guiding a substantial network that includes about 4,340 magnet schools serving 3.5 million students. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, the organization operates within the education administration programs sector and traces its origins to 1986, attaining 501(c)3 status in 1994. Its work focuses on magnet and theme-based schools, supporting their leaders and teachers with standards, awards, development opportunities, and networking; recent activity includes planning the 42nd National Conference in San Diego in April 2026.
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