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Lauren Forte

My Top Five Picks for National School Choice Week 2025

National School Choice Week 2025 is approaching in just a few weeks, and I am thrilled about what’s shaping up to take place across the country. Out of tens of thousands of events taking place in a single week, 67 large-scale “flagship” events are planned in 39 states. As the Director of Awareness Events on the […]

Shining a Spotlight on NSCW 2025 All Star Events

Between January 26 and February 1, National School Choice Week 2025 will kick off with celebrations across the country! Tens of thousands of events honoring the diverse school choices available to families will take place in a single week, including over 1,100 “All Star” events in all 50 states. For those of you who don’t […]

Exploring the History of National School Choice Week

As we get ready to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of National School Choice Week (NSCW) in January 2025, we’re feeling grateful for the special community, cherished traditions, and remarkable growth that have transformed NSCW into the largest celebration of educational opportunity in the nation. From coast-to-coast train tours to almost 300,000 events, meetings, and activities, […]

Why Host a School Choice Event

Hosting a school choice event can have a great impact on your community. These celebrations can make all the difference in a family’s educational journey, offering parents the chance to explore your school, ask questions, and compare personalized options. For current families, students, and administrators, it’s also an opportunity to showcase what makes their school […]

Back to School 2024: K-12 Open House Highlights

Back to school 2024 is in full swing! Schools nationwide are gearing up to welcome students and their families at their open houses and back-to-school events to showcase what’s in store for the rest of the school year. Drawing inspiration from themes like block parties and more traditional concepts such as bulletin board showcases, educators […]

Capitol to Capitol: NSCW 2024 Capitol Celebration Recap

As School Choice Week unfolds across the nation, the spotlight is now on the vibrant Capitol celebrations that have taken center stage this Tuesday in various states. This weeklong celebration has been a dynamic exploration of the diverse and empowering educational opportunities available to students and families. Throughout our country, state capitols have become centers […]

Gifted education resources

Gifted and Talented Education Resources

As a parent, it’s natural to want your child to excel academically and reach their full potential. However, if your child is one of the 3.3 million students considered to be gifted, you may feel unsure about how to provide them with adequate stimulation and challenges. Rest assured, you’re not alone in this. Fortunately, numerous […]

2023 school choice expansion

All In on School Choice: States Said Yes to School Choice in 2023 and 2024

2024 is set to be a successful year for school choice following growth in 2023. In the past few months of 2024, there has been an increase in the number of states across the country that are expanding school choice and funding programs. Some of the recent state expansions include efforts to expand access to […]

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