Neighborhood schools are quickly becoming a thing of the past. With such things as school rankings, school grades for each school, and the No Child Left Behind act, simply sending our children to the grade school down the street is going the way of the dodo bird.
Today, Phoenix Schools parents have the option of sending their children to almost any school they wish within the district serving Phoenix Public Schools. While some may indeed choose to stick with the neighborhood learning institution many, if not most, parents are enrolling their children in specialty schools that reflect their childs interests, strengths, or just the style of education they want for their student.
Phoenix Schools now offer various Magnet Schools to meet the growing demand for school choice. Called Signature Schools, these Phoenix Schools offer numerous options for students attending a Phoenix Schools magnet program.
There is a downside to the Phoenix Schools magnet program. By sending children to schools further away from home families now need to import playmates or drive their kids across town to visit friends. Families in the Phoenix Schools need to balance their desire for...