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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think more advanced coursework at every school is a lot more important than magnets in middle school. In fact, I'm not even sure I really like the idea of magnet middle schools.[/quote]

Are you a supporter of magnet high schools?  If so, I'm curious why you think they are more important in high school than middle school?  Not a gotcha, genuinely curious-- and I'm interested in hearing from everyone on this, not just PP![/quote]

Yes, I think magnet HS’s make sense. As to why HS but not middle, I haven’t thought this out a lot but:
- It just seems like there’s more of a value-add to gathering the best and the brightest/those with a particular interest in one spot with older kids
- Transportation and social life: Obviously zero middle schoolers drive, so the logistics with after-school activities and social life fall on the parents. I can see this leading to disparities in which families are able to do a magnet MS even among those accepted.[/quote]

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