Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation recognizing January 23-29, 2022 as Idaho School Choice Week. There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 430,000 children living in Idaho. Families in Idaho can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling. […]
National School Choice Week Team
Massachusetts School Choice Week 2022 Proclaimed
Governor Charlie Baker issued a proclamation recognizing January 23-29, 2022 as Massachusetts School Choice Week. There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 1.4 million children living in Massachusetts. Families in Massachusetts can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and […]
Indiana School Choice Week 2022 Proclaimed
Governor Eric Holcomb issued a proclamation recognizing January 23-29, 2022 as Indiana School Choice Week. There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 1.6 million children living in Indiana. Families in Indiana can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and […]
Missouri School Choice Week 2022 Proclaimed
Governor Mike Parson issued a proclamation recognizing January 23-29, 2022 as Missouri School Choice Week. There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 1.4 million children living in Missouri. Families in Missouri can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and […]
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How We Celebrated: Open House
Thousands of schools participate in National School Choice Week each year, using the week to showcase what makes them unique. One of the most popular ways schools participate in the Week is by hosting an open house or an informational night, welcoming existing or prospective families to get to know their learning community better. Thousands […]
How We Celebrated: Field Trip
One popular way that schools, homeschool groups, online learning communities, and families celebrate education during National School Choice Week is by going on a field trip. Field trips can be fantastic opportunities for students to deepen friendships with classmates and engage in their local community. They also celebrate how learning can take place everywhere. Wearing […]
How We Celebrated: Classroom Contest
Schools and homeschool groups in all 50 states celebrate National School Choice Week because education is worth celebrating. Schools are where children become successful, happy, and ready to give back. One of the easiest ways to participate in the Week and build school spirit is by decorating your learning environment. Each year we receive hundreds […]
How We Celebrated: School Rally
Chess tournament, movie screening, pancake breakfast, grandparents day, spirit night, parade, service project… How will you celebrate school choice this January? One of the most dynamic ways we see schools celebrate their learning choice each National School Choice Week is through pep rallies. Not only can rallies kick off the January semester with positive vibes, […]
The Ultimate Guide to Special Education
As a parent, you want the best education and the best future possible for your child. If he or she is being evaluated for an IEP or you’re thinking they may need some extra help in their educational journey, it can be intimidating to enter the acronym-heavy world of special education. Our mission is to […]
K-12 School Terms Made Simple (Education Glossary)
Parents desperately want the best education for their kids. But sometimes it can be hard to find! It can feel like a full-time job to understand how the education system works and what the different words you hear in education mean. If you worry that you don’t have time to comb through the internet and […]
Educational Innovations: A 50-State Guide to Microschooling and Mix-and-Match Learning
Microschooling. Course choice. Parentpreneurs. Youth-directed education. Enrichment center. Freedom to play. Educational innovation. Unbundling education. Education a la carte. Education is evolving, and if you’ve stumbled into an education conversation or joined a parent discussion group recently, chances are you’ve heard of learning arrangements or styles you didn’t even know existed. Today, many families are […]