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District 5 expands magnet offerings to 17 programs; latest federal grant enters year three of five-year funding
Summary
Director Sarah Wheeler told trustees District 5 now runs 17 magnet programs across 12 sites, with recent federal grant funding extending support for new programs including Harbison West Gifted and 7 Oaks Global magnet.
District 5 presented an update on magnet and choice programs during the Oct. 6 meeting, saying enrollment interest and federal grant funding helped expand offerings to 17 magnet programs at 12 sites.
What administrators reported Sarah Wheeler, director of magnet programs, said the district received 1,125 magnet applications for the current school year and highlighted sustained national recognition from Magnet Schools of America. She summarized the themes in the magnet portfolio — STEM, arts, IB, international baccalaureate, Montessori and gifted programs — and outlined…
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