HELENA, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National School Choice Week begins today in Montana and across the country. There are 76 events planned in the Treasure State to raise awareness about K-12 school choice, and 21,392 events nationwide.
The events in Montana, 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 25 at noon at the Montana State Capitol.
National School Choice Week provides families in Montana 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.
“Montana has unique opportunities when it comes to school choice because of our culture and rural communities” said Chris Polaske of the Central Montana Organization for the Advancement of Homeschoolers (CMOAH). “The growth of online and homeschooling groups is a great example of the fundamental principle of school choice: each student’s education options should accommodate his or her unique circumstances and talents. The one-size-fits-all model is antiquated and doesn’t fit Montana students.”
"We are grateful that so many Montana families are working alongside teachers, community leaders, and elected officials to celebrate opportunity in education during National School Choice Week 2017," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. "This week represents the largest series of education-related events in Montana 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 MONTANA FAMILIES
- According to National School Choice Week’s organizers, families in Montana can use the Week to look for K-12 schools for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents in the Treasure State can choose from the following education options for their children: traditional public schools, magnet schools, online academies, private schools, and homeschooling. In some parts of the state, open enrollment policies allow parents to select the best traditional public school, regardless of where the school is located. The state also has a program allowing qualifying children, in some cases, to receive scholarships to attend private schools.
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.
