posted May 7, 2008
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts was presented with a 2008 Magnet School of Distinction Award. The ceremony took place at the Chattanooga Trade Center during the Magnet Schools of America Conference. This conference was hosted by Hamilton County Schools this year.
Magnet School of America established the Magnet Schools of Merit Award to recognize the top magnet schools in the United States. The Magnet Schools of Merit Award recognizes magnet schools that show a commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation/diversity efforts, and the consistent delivery of quality services to all school stakeholders.
Two categories of awards have been established by MSA. The top category given to a group of select magnet school is the Magnet School of Excellence Award and the second category of awards if the Magnet School of Distinction Award. Schools recognized must be members of Magnet School of America and must submit an application than is scored by a panel of educators.
CSLA is a kindergarten-eighth grade Paideia Magnet School with 380 students and is located on East Brainerd Road. CSLA is housed in the former Elbert Long School and was opened in 1991.
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