Many say they're not ready for change. They think they can succeed without changing their school.



Here's the new idea- throw more resources at the school- make a run-down school, with not enough students an arts school.



Attract more students here- but promise a spot to the ones that already exist.



The curriculum would use the arts to teach students, partnering with local arts groups like the Richmond ballet, symphony, and VCU arts department.



School board leaders also plan to implement the college spring board program- which will use lessons that help boost preparedness for college. Susann Whittier will send her son to Binford next year- and the new idea is appealing.



" I don't think it's going to save it," said Susann Whittier, who will send a student to the school next year. "I just think it's going to enhance it, enabling students to learn both academically, straightforward and then creatively. And merge those two. "