There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 1.4 million children living in Maryland. Families in Maryland can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, and homeschooling.
If you’re a parent looking for school choice options for your child head to our Maryland State Guide.
National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, including traditional public, charter, magnet, online, private, and home schooling.
Every January, tens of thousands of schools, organizations, and individuals plan unique events and activities to shine a positive spotlight on effective education options in their communities.
In 2025, we are partnering with 416 schools and organizations in Maryland to raise awareness of K-12 education options.
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Events
Proclamation
All-Star Events
All About Children Learning Center – All Star 2025
Feb 5
Open to Public: No
All About Children Learning Center
Lansdowne
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All About Children Learning Center will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) by completing group events in classrooms planned by teachers.
Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore – All Star 2025
Jan 31
Open to Public: No
Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore
Baltimore
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Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a welcome event as the girls enter their school in the morning.
Carmody Hills Elementary School – All Star 2025
Jan 29
Open to Public: No
Carmody Hills Elementary School
Capitol Heights
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Carmody Hills Elementary will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) by showcasing our staff and students’ dedication, recognizing attendance achievements, and collecting heartfelt testimonials about what makes our school special.
Catherine T Reed Elementary School – All Star 2025
Feb 3
Open to Public: Yes
Catherine T Reed Elementary School
Lanham
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Catherine T. Reed Elementary School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) by combining our Black History Month celebration with a school dance and community day.
Children’s Center of North Harford 1 – All Star 2025
Jan 27
Open to Public: No
Children’s Center of North Harford 1
Street
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Children’s Center of North Harford will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a spirit week featuring daily themes, from pajama day to school colors day. The week will conclude with an ice cream social, and students will create “I Love School” banners to display throughout the buildings.
ConneXions School – All Star 2025
Jan 21
Open to Public: Yes
Connexions A Community Based Arts School
Baltimore
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ConneXions School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a school fair featuring educational options and pathways. Join us to explore your middle school and high school opportunities.
Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow – All Star 2025
Feb 5
Open to Public: No
ECOT – Bridget Earl
Earleville
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Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) by creating themed educational content for TikTok.
Epworth Children’s Center – All Star 2025
Jan 27
Open to Public: No
Epworth Childrens Center
Cockeysville
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Epworth Children’s Center will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a spirit week.
Forest Heights Elementary School – All Star 2025
Jan 18
Open to Public: Yes
Forest Heights Elementary School
Oxon Hill
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Forest Heights Elementary School will celebrate NSCW with our student event where children play hide and seek, as well as counting numbers and verbalizing, and drawing the alphabet while spelling their names.
Gilman School – All Star 2025
Jan 13
Open to Public: Yes
Gilman School
Baltimore
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Gilman School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with community service as we acknowledge that the ultimate preparation of the student is for humanitarian service. Our Service Learning Program provides the students the opportunity to experience involvement with and service to others.
H.O.P.E. Academy – All Star 2025
Jan 26
Open to Public: Yes
H.O.P.E. Academy
Baltimore
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H.O.P.E. Academy will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) at morning chapel. Each class, along with parents and teachers, will present their reasons for choosing H.O.P.E. Academy.
Hampton Lane Child Development Center – All Star 2025
Jan 26
Open to Public: No
Hampton Lane Child Development Center
Towson
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Hampton Lane Child Development Center will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a spirit week. Different activities and themes will be featured daily and posted to our Facebook page.
ImpactHumanity Inc – All Star 2025
Jan 20
Open to Public: Yes
ImpactHumanity Inc
Adelphi
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ImpactHumanity Inc. will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) by partnering with local schools to bring together teachers and parents from different areas to discuss the importance of school choice. We will focus on informing families with limited access about their educational options.
Lexington Park Baptist Church Preschool and Kindergarten – All Star 2025
Jan 21
Open to Public: No
Lexington Park Baptist Church Preschool and Kindergarten
Lexington Park
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Lexington Park Baptist Church Preschool and Kindergarten will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a spirit week. The whole school will participate in a collage project, yellow-themed scavenger hunt, yellow food tasting, and a wear-yellow day with class pictures.
Mt. Nebo Christian Learning Center – All Star 2025
Jan 27
Open to Public: No
Mt. Nebo Christian Learning Center
Boonsboro
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Mt. Nebo Christian Learning Center will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a dance party in our gymnasium to start the week off. We will be having a spirit week for all children enrolled in our program. Pictures of our events will be posted on our Facebook page and website.
Rock Church Academy – All Star 2025
Jan 24
Open to Public: Yes
Rock Church Academy
Baltimore
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Rock Church Academy will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a special spirit week featuring themed dress-up days to showcase school pride and enthusiasm for education. They will also host scheduled open houses for families and prospective students to explore the campus, meet staff, and learn about the school’s unique programs.
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox PreSchool – All Star 2025
Jan 22
Open to Public: No
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox PreSchool
Parkville
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Saint Demetrios Pre-School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with private events and celebrations for students and families.
Vanguard Collegiate Middle School – All Star 2025
Jan 13
Open to Public: No
Vanguard Collegiate Middle School
Baltimore
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Vanguard Collegiate Middle School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a spirit week to highlight the positive aspects and show our enthusiasm about being part of our school family. We will also recognize our 8th graders as they prepare to transition to their new school families. The spirit week will celebrate our 8th graders and their new beginnings.
Virtual Village – All Star 2025
Feb 1
Open to Public: Yes
Virtual Village
Baltimore
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Virtual Village will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) by engaging in STEM activities where families will participate.
Whitehall Elementary School – All Star 2025
Jan 27
Open to Public: No
Whitehall Elementary School
Bowie
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Whitehall Elementary School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a special kindergarten class event.
Wye River Upper School – All Star 2025
Jan 21
Open to Public: No
Wye River Upper School
Centreville
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Wye River Upper School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with an assembly and pep rally, sharing pictures of the events on social media.
Youth Educational Services – All Star 2025
Feb 1
Open to Public: Yes
Youth Educational Services
Baltimore
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Youth Educational Services will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) on February 1 with Social Justice & Sustainability Saturday – a fun and impactful day for families to explore the many educational options available through National School Choice Week, while engaging in hands-on activities that promote social justice and environmental sustainability. Families will have the chance to meet school representatives, participate in STEM and sustainability workshops, and enjoy arts and crafts focused on justice and equality. With something for every age, this event will inspire learning, community building, and action. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Frederick Christian Academy
Jan 28
Open to Public: Yes
Frederick Christian Academy
Frederick
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We are hosting our first Open House for the 2025-2026 School Year during National School Choice Week
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