DOVER, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National School Choice Week begins today in Delaware and across the country. There are 70 events planned in the First State to raise awareness about K-12 school choice, and 21,392 events nationwide.
The events in Delaware, 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.
The cities of Georgetown and Millsboro have issued official proclamations recognizing January 22-28, 2017 as “School Choice Week.”
National School Choice Week provides families in Delaware 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.
"Having choice and support in education for our kids is so important. Classical Conversations is excited to participate in National School Choice Week,” said Lisa Corrado, support representative for Classical Conversations in Wilmington.
"School choice is important for Delaware families, and National School Choice Week provides an opportunity for schools, homeschool groups, organizations, and community leaders to demonstrate how educational opportunity benefits families," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week.
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 DELAWARE FAMILIES
- According to National School Choice Week’s organizers, families in Delaware can use the Week to look for K-12 schools for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents in the First 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 allows parents to select the best traditional public school, regardless of where the school is located.
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.
