AUGUSTA, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Governor LePage has officially proclaimed Jan. 21-27 as Maine School Choice Week, joining dozens of other governors and hundreds of city and county leaders nationwide in issuing similar proclamations.
During National School Choice Week, Maine parents, teachers, and students will participate in more than 100 events across the state to raise awareness about educational options parents have (or want to have) for their children.
Nationwide, more than 32,000 independently planned rallies, roundtable discussions, coffeehouse meetups, festivals, school fairs, and other events will take place during the week. Event organizers and participants hope to spark conversations about school choice.
“Education must meet the needs of the student,” stated Gov. LePage. “School choice allows parents to enroll their child in the educational setting that best suits his or her learning style. Charter schools, private schools and public schools all offer different benefits to meet the diverse needs of our kids so that they stay in school and receive a quality education that prepares them for their future careers.”
“We’re grateful to Gov. LePage for issuing this proclamation,” said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. “Parents in Maine, like parents everywhere, want their children to have the best education possible. National School Choice Week is an ideal time for parents to talk to parents and seek out the best options for their children’s unique needs.”
Held every January, National School Choice Week is an independent, nonpartisan, nonpolitical public awareness effort designed to shine a positive spotlight on effective education options for every child. Through thousands of independently planned events across the country, National School Choice Week raises public awareness of all types of educational choices available to children. These options include traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, online learning, private schools, and homeschooling.
For more information, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com, or visit www.facebook.com/schoolchoiceweek.
