Re: Justification

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From: Mr. X
Date: Sat, 09 Jan 1993 00:23

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In article <Bzvn8D.JB4.1@cs.cmu.edu> roberts@cmr.ncsl.nist.gov (John Roberts) writes:

>Has anyone had personal experience with magnet schools? I'm curious about 
>whether they provide any benefit.


	I taught in a magnet school (MCSM) in NYC.  Compared to what many
	kids in the city have in the way of a school environment, magnet
	schools are idyllic.  At least the kids learn something.  What's
	more, it is easier to maintain discipline because you can always
	threaten the misbehaved with expulsion.  Most kids will take this
	seriously because they WANT to be there.  Once you get a kid into
	a decent place to learn, most don't want to go back to a hell hole.

	MCSM had passable education... maybe even pretty good, by normal
	standards, so I'd have to say that in the inner city environment,
	magnet schools are definitely of benefit for those students that
	are able to attend.

	-Andy V.

PS MCSM == Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics.

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