Whole school magnets and magnets without selective admissions policies have generally been found more effective at integration that supports achievement gains¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r2 · q2
Currency · newest study 2021 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Whole school magnets and those without selective admissions policies have generally been found more effective at integration that supports achievement gains than other magnet designs. → George 2021

Evidence¶

George 2021¶

George, J., & Darling-Hammond, L. (2021). Advancing integration and equity through magnet schools. Learning Policy Institute. https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/magnet-schools

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The report's Key Findings section states this comparative finding about magnet school design, contrasting whole school magnets with in-school programs. No effect sizes are printed, and the comparison is reported as a general pattern in the literature.

"“Whole school” magnets and those without selective admissions policies have been generally found to be more effective at integration that supports achievement gains."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• Magnet schools typically show positive effects on achievement, graduation, motivation, and integration, though integration varies widely by district — a broader claim this one bears on
• Magnet schools show positive effects on achievement, graduation, motivation, intergroup relationships, and satisfaction, and well-integrated magnets attract high parental demand — a broader claim this one bears on
• A recent research synthesis found positive effects of magnet schools on student achievement, attendance, and graduation rates in most studies — a broader claim this one bears on
• Racially integrated learning environments have positive impacts on academic achievement for students of all races, per the research the report synthesizes — a broader claim this one bears on
• Attending racially integrated schools is associated with higher academic achievement and improved long-term educational and economic outcomes for students of color, with no academic harm for white students — related