CHARLESTON, W.Va., Jan. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time
in the state's history, a West
Virginia governor has officially recognized the last week of
January as "West Virginia School Choice Week." Gov. Jim Justice has signed a proclamation
recognizing School Choice Week (Jan. 23-Jan.
29) and how every West
Virginia child deserves an effective education.
The proclamation highlights West
Virginia's dedicated teachers and school options, and the
importance of quality education for preparing students to be
successful adults. In signing the proclamation, Gov. Justice joined
a bipartisan group of thirty other governors and more than 400 city
and local leaders around the country who have proclaimed the
Week.
With learning disruptions still making national headlines,
Mountain State parents, schools, and other community members will
participate in 153 events during West Virginia School Choice Week
to highlight the importance of educational choice. Schools of all
types –traditional public, public magnet, public charter, private,
online, and homeschool communities – participate in the Week, which
seeks to celebrate K-12 learning and support parents in knowing
their options.
"We are excited that West
Virginia parents, teachers, and community leaders are
stepping into a new era of education options in the state," said
Andrew Campanella, president of
National School Choice Week. "We're grateful to Gov. Justice for
issuing the proclamation and wish West Virginian families the best
as they explore school choice and work to increase opportunities
for all children."
National School Choice Week shines a spotlight on effective K-12
education options for children. As a not-for-profit effort, the
Week focuses equally on traditional public, charter, magnet,
online, private, and home education options. Every January,
participants plan tens of thousands of events and activities ––
such as school fairs, open houses, and student showcases –– to
raise awareness about school choice across all 50 states.
Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and
guides to assist families searching for schools or learning
environments for their children. The effort is nonpolitical and
nonpartisan and does not advocate for legislation.
For more information, visit
schoolchoiceweek.com/west-virginia.
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