WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, U.S. President Donald J. Trump issued an official proclamation recognizing January 22-28, 2017 as National School Choice Week. The proclamation was the second official proclamation of the Trump presidency.
In his proclamation, President Trump said, "With a renewed commitment to expanding school choice for our children, we can truly make a great education possible for every child in America."
Secretary Designate Betsy DeVos celebrated National School Choice Week as well today, by attending a celebration of school choice at Thurgood Marshall Academy, a high-performing charter school in Washington, DC.
6.4 million people will be celebrated across the country at 21,392 events during National School Choice Week 2017, from January 22 to 28. The Week is the world's largest-ever series of education events, and shines a positive spotlight on effective education options for children, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling.
National School Choice Week 2017 has features: large rallies and events in 27 state capitals; tens of thousands of events planned by schools, homeschool groups, chambers of commerce, and other supporters; and proclamations issued by 29 U.S. governors, the United States Senate, and 700 mayors and county leaders nationwide.
"On behalf of millions of children, parents, and teachers across America, I thank President Trump for highlighting the transformational power of school choice," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. "National School Choice Week 2017 has demonstrated that support for school choice in America is broad, widespread, and crosses all party and geographical lines. This is a dynamic, grassroots effort to put students and families first so that we can build a brighter future for our great country."
National School Choice Week is a nonpartisan, nonpolitical, independent public awareness effort. Learn more at www.schoolchoiceweek.com or use #schoolchoice to follow the conversation on Twitter.
