Students who have an interest in computer and other technological skills have long been labeled "nerds", "geeks", and other unflattering names. Maybe it is time to round up all those nerds and give them their own school--a magnet school for those who have an interest in science, math, and technology. There are many of these programs that exist, but some school districts do not see the value in a magnet school, particularly for the intellectually enhanced.
Magnet schools are controversial, and rightly so, since they offer so much (a specialized program) and take away much as well (the best and the brightest students and their high test scores).
One of the main bones of contention is that magnet schools are discriminatory--the less skilled students are rejected in favor of those with higher GPA's and more talent. Magnet schools are also divisive—again, those that are less talented are separated from their over-achieving counterparts. If the program is run within the regular school population, then those feelings may be intensified.
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