EMID Magnet Schools Every Child, Every Day September 21, 2011

Guiding Questions Why magnet schools as a strategy? How are resources distributed to support the collaborative mission and outcomes? How are the magnet schools achieving EMID’s mission and identified outcomes?

Why magnet schools as a strategy? Desegregation Rule requires schools and communities to work together to design and implement educationally justifiable, effective, voluntary strategies that provide meaningful choices of integrated learning environments for students and their families.

Why magnet schools as a strategy? Purposes of Desegregation Rule Academic Success Racial Integration Meaningful Choice for Students and Parents Racially Balanced Schools Improved Cross-District Integration Equitable Access to Resources

Why magnet schools as a strategy? Integration Revenue* As stated in Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.86, integration revenue must be used for students to have increased and sustained interracial contacts and improved educational opportunities and outcomes designed to close the academic achievement gap between white students and protected students through classroom experiences, staff initiatives, and other educationally related programs. *amended 2009

Why magnet schools as a strategy? Collaborative Integration Plan Revised in 2008 In effect until 2012 Approved by EMID Board and member district Boards Accepted by Minnesota Department of Education Identifies goals, outcomes, and key strategies

Why magnet schools as a strategy? EMID Vision To create integrated communities in which all learners have knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for success in an increasing diverse and interdependent world.

Why magnet schools as a strategy? EMID Mission To provide and promote integrated opportunities for students, families, and staff that expand cultural understanding and support academic achievement.

Why magnet schools as a strategy? Desired Outcomes Equitable educational outcomes for all students All students are valued and respected Strong connections among district and community partners Responsible stewardship of resources

Why magnet schools as a strategy? Role of magnet schools is to provide meaningful choice for students and families within our member districts. Harambee and Crosswinds offer families in member districts the opportunity to attend racially balanced schools.

Why magnet schools as a strategy? Harambee and Crosswinds provide increased and sustained interracial contacts. Harambee and Crosswinds investigate and implement innovative, evidence-based strategies.

How are resources distributed to support the collaborative mission and outcomes?

How does our general education spending compare to our member districts? In FY10, EMID spent $10,405 per pupil on magnet schools. Member district spending ranged from $8,022 to $12,056.

How are the magnet schools achieving EMID’s mission and identified outcomes? Year-Round Education Magnet Foci—Community Cultures/Environmental Science, Arts and Science International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Equity Consciousness

How are the magnet schools achieving EMID’s mission and identified outcomes? Personalized Learning Environments Structures—Looping, Houses, Advisory, Year- Round Schedule Programs—IB MYP, Responsive Classroom, Developmental Design, AVID, Intersession, After- School Programs Culture and Climate

How are the magnet schools achieving EMID’s mission and identified outcomes? Evidence-Based Practices Early Literacy Initiatives—Reading First, Daily 5 Professional Learning Communities Co-Teaching Curriculum Articulation AVID College Readiness System Teacher Preparation—TERI, Induction Service Learning/Community Partnerships

We believe there is compelling need and significant benefit in continuing to operate racially integrated magnet schools. Harambee and Crosswinds are a key strategy of our collaborative integration plan. Harambee and Crosswinds do provide a meaningful choice, sustained interracial contact and improved educational outcomes. We welcome the opportunity to partner in strategic planning that strengthens the learning of all students.

“EMID is a district that should be expanded, so that other districts may learn from what EMID has gotten right.” Lauren Schlenker Crosswinds 10 th Grade Student