VOA慢速英语:Arts Program in Poor Performing Schools Helping Students

curriculum – n. the courses that are taught by a school, college, etc.​

discipline – n. control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed and punishing bad behavior​

engage – v. to get and keep someone's attention or interest

gang – n. a group of people who do illegal things together and who often fight against other gangs

grant – n. an amount of money that is given to someone by a government, a company, etc., to be used for a particular purpose ​

​impersonate – v. to pretend to be another person

naughty – adj. behaving badly​

magnet schools – n. a public school offering special instruction and programs not available elsewhere, designed to attract a more diverse student body from throughout a school district.​

participate – v. to take part in an activity or event with others​

post-traumatic stress – n. a mental condition that can affect a person who has had a very shocking or difficult experience, such as fighting in a war, and that is usually characterized by depression, anxiety, etc. ​

proficiency – n. someone's ability to be good at doing something ​

traumatize – v. to cause someone to become very upset in a way that often leads to serious emotional problems ​