TOPEKA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--School Choice Week starts today in Kansas and across America. Throughout the Week, which runs until January 31, there will be 52 school choice events across the Sunflower State.
The events are part of National School Choice Week, which will feature 11,082 events across America – the largest celebration of educational opportunity in US history.
School Choice Week events in Kansas include open houses, information sessions, policy roundtable discussions and more – planned by schools, organizations, homeschool groups and individuals. The goal of the events is to inform parents about the K-12 education options available for their children, while raising awareness of the benefits providing families with a variety of different options for their children’s education.
Kansas cities with the most events include Wichita (10), Shawnee (4), and Topeka (3), Olathe (3), and Overland Park (3). To help raise additional awareness, the mayor of Kansas City, Kansas also issued a proclamation recognizing School Choice Week.
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“Kansas parents have more education options for their children than ever before. The state has experienced a notable growth in the number of public school and private school options for families.” – Andrew R. Campanella, president, National School Choice Week
SCHOOL CHOICE OPTIONS FOR PARENTS IN KANSAS
Parents across Kansas have a variety of K-12 education options for their children. Families in the Sunflower 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 a program allowing qualifying children, in some cases, to receive scholarships to attend private schools.
ABOUT NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK
Held every January, National School Choice Week shines a positive spotlight on effective education options for children, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, online academies, private schools, and homeschooling. For more information, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com or www.facebook.com/schoolchoiceweek. #SchoolChoice and #SCW on @schoolchoicewk
