A magnet school is a theme-based school providing choice in student learning environment and are built on five pillars: diversity, innovative curriculum and professional development, academic excellence, high quality instructional systems, and family and community partnerships. Magnet schools utilize state and Cedar Rapids Community School District educational standards, but deliver instruction within a theme.

CRCSD has five magnet schools of choice:

• Cedar River Academy at Taylor Elementary—sustainability theme
• Johnson STEAM Academy—science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics (STEAM) theme
• Kenwood Leadership Academy—leadership theme
• McKinley STEAM Academy—STEAM theme
• Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy—business theme through STEAM, leadership and entrepreneurship, and global systems

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