BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National School Choice Week begins today in Idaho and across the country. There are 154 events planned in the Gem State to raise awareness about K-12 school choice, and 21,392 events nationwide.
The events in Idaho, 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. Highlighted events include a large rally January 23 at 9 a.m. at the Boise State Capitol.
The county of Benewah; cities of Bellevue, Chubback, Gooding, and Kamiah; and Governor Otter have issued official proclamations recognizing January 22-28, 2017 as “School Choice Week.”
National School Choice Week provides families in Idaho 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.
“We look forward to turning the state’s attention to the importance of an excellent education. There are so many fantastic schools, teachers, and leaders in Idaho working tirelessly on behalf of Idaho students, and we use this Week to thank them and highlight their hard work,” said Terry Ryan of Bluum.
"National School Choice Week is a time of celebration in Idaho," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. "Parents, teachers, and community leaders across the Gem State have worked hard to increase access to effective education options for children, and as a result, Idaho families have more school choice options for their children than at any other time in history."
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 IDAHO FAMILIES
- According to National School Choice Week’s organizers, families in Idaho can use the Week to look for K-12 schools for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents in the Gem 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.
