In my role as president of National School Choice Week, I’ve had the opportunity to visit some incredible public charter schools. These schools have inspired me, and I have found that the different instructional methods, themes, and structures of these schools — all very different and unique in their own way — demonstrate the importance of diversity in education. […]
Andrew Campanella
There’s Nothing Ordinary About Magnet Schools
A few years ago, I visited a magnet school on a seemingly routine visit. But, then, I found out that there is no such thing as a routine visit to a public magnet school, because magnet schools are anything but ordinary. They are extraordinarily cool! On that trip, hundreds of students lined the halls and […]
Homeschooling: The Original School Choice
Homeschooling was the original school choice. Before modern-day school choice policies took root, parents who wanted greater opportunity for their children’s education took matters into their own homes. Their pioneering efforts started a powerful movement for home education. In fact, you may have heard of some of these homeschooled “kids” — Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. […]
Supporting Traditional Public Schools and School Choice at the Same Time
I attended traditional public schools from grades K-12. I still remember the names of every teacher who impacted my life, and I remain indebted to my teachers and my parents for providing me with — truly — an excellent education. As a result, I count myself as one of the strongest supporters of traditional public schools that you can […]
The Real Meaning of School Choice
National School Choice Week 2017 begins in just one week. With 21,392 events across America, National School Choice Week will be the largest celebration of educational opportunity in world history. And in 2017, National School Choice Week could not come at a more perfect time. From leaders in Washington, to governors, to local town councils, school choice […]