Homeschooling is on the rise. During COVID-19, nearly all families found themselves educating from home. For some families, learning from home was a short-term necessity. But, others have discovered that homeschooling is a great match for their needs. So, what is homeschooling? It’s the process of parents educating children in the home. Many families choose […]
National School Choice Week Team
Su Guía Completa Para un Traslado de Escuela Pública (la Inscripción Abierta)
Decenas de millones de niños a través de los Estados Unidos asisten a escuelas públicas tradicionales en los 50 estados. Tal vez usted fue a una, o quizás su hijo asiste a una escuela pública tradicional. Tal vez incluso decidió rentar o comprar una casa o apartamento porque usted quería que su hijo asistiera a […]
The Ultimate Guide to a Public School Transfer (Open Enrollment)
Tens of millions of kids across America attend traditional public schools across all 50 states. Maybe you went to one, or maybe your child attends a traditional public school. Perhaps you even decided to rent or buy a home or apartment because you wanted your child to attend the traditional public school nearby. But what […]
The Ultimate Guide to Online School – How Does Online School Work?
Whether due to lifestyle, health concerns, or other reasons, many parents are looking for a learning option that isn’t in-person. If online learning or K-12 online school is your top choice for the 2024-2025 school year, this page is for you! Online schools are different than emergency remote learning, or doing classes on Zoom, as […]
Checking in on Your Child’s Learning Progress
As a parent, one of your top priorities is to make sure that your child is learning and growing academically. It’s important to know where your child’s learning progress stands and identify areas where they may need extra help. We know that learning can be challenging sometimes, and some students might face obstacles along the […]
How to Continue Your IEP, Even if You Start Homeschooling
So, special education + homeschool? If you’re new to homeschooling and your child had special needs services in their prior public school, you are likely wondering how to continue accessing and paying for the services and therapies that they need in your new learning environment. The good news is that there are more options than […]
How Parents Feel About School Choices (Fall 2020)
COVID-19 has changed the K-12 education landscape, at least in the short term and perhaps permanently, our School Choice Week survey of parents in Fall 2020 shows. More parents are focusing on their children’s education than at any time in recent memory. In addition to immediate challenges, like ensuring that their children learn during the […]
Write a Letter to the Editor
If school choice has impacted you or your child, one of the ways you can raise awareness about opportunity in education is by telling your story. Writing a letter to your local newspaper is one great way to do that. In fact, your letter might help a mom find a safer school option for a […]
Bipartisan U.S. Senate Resolution Recognizes School Choice Week
Unanimous U.S. Senate Recognizes January 26 – February 1, 2020 as National School Choice Week, Encourages Parents to Learn About School Choice Options for Their Children Senators Tim Scott and Dianne Feinstein Lead Bipartisan Effort WASHINGTON, DC –– The U.S. Senate has unanimously agreed to a resolution encouraging parents across America to “learn more about […]
National School Choice Week Across America
Check out all the amazing ways people across America have celebrated National School Choice Week!
Alabama State Guide
Choosing a school? You’ve got options. Choosing where your child goes to school is one of the biggest decisions you face. While it may feel intimidating to navigate your school options in Alabama and make a choice, you can do it! And remember, every child is unique. So, the “best” school for your child may […]