The first major choice school in ST. Paul was St. Paul Open School, created in 1971 by a multi-racial group of families that wanted a k-12 option - a school where all of their kids could attend. That school has been very popular and recently completed its 33rd year.
The next choice was Webster Magnet, a school created to bring together AFrican American students and white students. St. Paul has used school choice for various reasons, including to help promote racial and economic integration. One of the ongoing issues in St. Paul has been how much per pupil has been given to neighborhood schools,and how much to magnets. Personally, I am in favor of each school receiving the same dollars, plus whatever additions come from the state funding formula to for example, provide greater funds to help educate students who do not speak English in their home. Joe _____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
