THIS WEEK: 242 Events in Alabama to Raise Awareness About School Choice
January 22 2017 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
The Yellowhammer State plays key role in
National School Choice Week, the largest celebration of educational
opportunity in US history.
National School Choice Week begins today in Alabama and across
the country. There are 242 events planned in the Yellowhammer State
to raise awareness about K-12 school choice, and 21,392 events
nationwide.
The events in Alabama, which are independently planned and
independently funded, include everything from information sessions
and open houses at schools to rallies, policy discussions, and
movie screenings organized by community groups. Highlighted events
include a large rally January 27 at 11 a.m. at the Marriott
Renaissance Ballroom in Montgomery.
The counties of Cullman and Madison; cities of Athens, Atmore,
Clanton, Coosada, Daphne, Falkville, Fort Deposit, Georgiana,
Greensboro, Harpersville, Huntsville, Loxley, Midland City, and
Selma; and Governor Bentley have issued official proclamations
recognizing January 22-28, 2017 as “School Choice Week.”
National School Choice Week provides families in Alabama with
the opportunity to research and evaluate the K-12 school choices
available for their children in advance of the 2017-2018 school
year. The Week also raises awareness of the importance of providing
every child with effective education options.
“The number of parents, students, and teachers who have rallied
in Montgomery for the past few years demonstrates just how strong
grassroots support for this issue is,” said Lesley Searcy,
executive director of the Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund.
“National School Choice Week is an opportunity to bring together
families and school leaders from every corner of education around
our ultimate mission: improving the future of every child through
education.”
“School choice supporters in Alabama have truly harnessed the
spotlight of National School Choice Week to educate citizens across
the state about the importance of K-12 education options,” said
Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. “Over
just the last several years, the school choice options available to
Alabama families have expanded significantly thanks to the work of
students, parents, leaders, and lawmakers.”
With a goal of raising public awareness of effective education
options for children, National School Choice Week will be the
largest celebration of education options in US history.
SCHOOL CHOICE OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALABAMA FAMILIES
- According to National School Choice
Week’s organizers, families in Alabama can use the Week to look for
K-12 schools for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents in the
Yellowhammer State can choose from the following education options
for their children: traditional public schools, public charter
schools, magnet schools, online academies, private schools, and
homeschooling. The state also has programs allowing qualifying
children, in some cases, to receive scholarships or tax credits to
attend private schools.
ABOUT NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK
- National School Choice Week is an
independent public awareness effort spotlighting effective
education options for children, including traditional public
schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools,
online learning, and homeschooling. The Week runs from January
22-28, 2017. For more information, visit
www.schoolchoiceweek.com.
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