Event Category: Capitol Celebrations

2025 20th Anniversary of the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program

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Wed, January 29, 2025

The Mansfield Room

What?

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the DC Opportunity Scholarship program and in partnership with the National School Choice Awareness Foundation, Invest in Education will host a celebration at the Mansfield Room. Sen. Tim Scott will open the event which will include former Speaker Boehner, former Secretary DeVos, former DC Mayor Williams, and Virginia Walden Ford.

When?

Wed, January 29, 2025

Where?

The Mansfield Room

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Who?

This event is organized by Invest in Education

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You can help inform, inspire, and empower families in your community and state by supporting a school fair during National School Choice Week!

National School Choice Week 2025 features numerous large-scale school fairs in multiple states, offering parents unique opportunities to explore various schooling options, including public, charter, magnet, private, online, home, and microschooling environments.

2025 Juneau Capitol Celebration

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2025 Juneau Capitol Celebration

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Wed, January 29, 2025

AKST

Alaska State Capitol

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What?

On January 29th, 2025, parents and community members from all over the state joined the Alaska School Choice Coalition and the National School Choice Awareness Foundation for “lunch and learn” at the Alaska State Capitol to discuss school choice issues with state legislators and highlight the importance of providing educational options to families. Featuring parents and legislative speakers, this event was an exciting opportunity for legislators to hear from families and educators about the importance of school choice!

When?

Wed, January 29, 2025

AKST

Where?

Alaska State Capitol

120 4th St

Juneau

99801

Who?

Hosted by the Alaska School Choice Coalition

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2025 Madison Capitol Celebration

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2025 Madison Capitol Celebration

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Wed, January 29, 2025

12:00 pm

1:00 pm

CST

Wisconsin State Capitol

What?

On January 29th 2025 School Choice Wisconsin and the National School Choice Awareness Foundation joined together for a celebration of school choice at the Wisconsin State Capitol! School Choice Wisconsin hosted students from all over the state to meet with legislators and share what school choice means to them. This event highlighted many of the state’s educational options and the opportunities they offer to families. The event featured student and parent speakers and was an exciting opportunity for students to learn about the state capitol, and for legislators to hear from students, families and educators about the importance of school choice!

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When?

Wed, January 29, 2025

12:00 pm

1:00 pm

CST

Where?

Wisconsin State Capitol

2 E Main St

Madison

53702

Who?

This event is organized by School Choice Wisconsin

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You can help inform, inspire, and empower families in your community and state by supporting a school fair during National School Choice Week!

2025 Salt Lake City – Día de las Escuelas Chárter en el Capitolio

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2025 Salt Lake City – Día de las Escuelas Chárter en el Capitolio

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Martes 21 de Enero, 2025

11:00 am

2:00 pm

MST

Utah State Capitol

¿Qué?

¡Únase a la Utah Association of Public Charter Schools y a la National School Choice Awareness Foundation el 21 de enero de 2025, de 11:00 am a 2:00 pm para una celebración de las opciones escolares en el Edificio del Capitolio del Estado de Utah! Recibiremos a más de 600 estudiantes de casi 40 escuelas chárter de todo Utah para reunirse con legisladores y compartir lo que significan las opciones escolares para ellos. Este evento exhibirá muchas de nuestras escuelas chárter y las oportunidades educativas que ofrecen a las familias. Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de recorrer el edificio del Capitolio con sus representantes y aprender sobre el proceso legislativo.

Entre tanto, en una serie de presentaciones se destacarán a los muchos estudiantes talentosos que tenemos en nuestras escuelas chárter. ¡Este evento será una emocionante oportunidad para que los estudiantes aprendan sobre el capitolio estatal y para que los legisladores escuchen a los estudiantes, familias y educadores sobre la importancia de las opciones escolares!

Por favor, comuníquese con info@utahcharters.org si tiene alguna pregunta.

¿Cuándo?

Martes 21 de Enero, 2025

11:00 am

2:00 pm

MST

¿Dónde?

Utah State Capitol

350 State Street

Salt Lake City

84103

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¿Quién?

Evento organizado por Utah Association of Public Charter Schools

Haz la Diferencia Hoy

¡Puedes ayudar a informar, inspirar y empoderar a las familias de tu comunidad y estado apoyando una feria escolar durante la Semana Nacional de la Opciones Escolares!

La Semana Nacional de Opciones Escolares (National School Choice Week) 2025 contará con numerosas ferias escolares a gran escala en varios estados, ofreciendo a los padres oportunidades únicas para explorar diversas opciones educativas,incluyendo escuelas públicas, chárter, magnet, privadas, en línea, escuelas en casa y micro-escuelas.

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2025 Helena Capitol Celebration

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2025 Helena Capitol Celebration

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Fri, January 31, 2025

12:00 pm

1:00 pm

MST

Montana State Capitol

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What?

On January 31st 2025, students and parents joined the Montana Family Foundation and the National School Choice Awareness Foundation for a celebration of school choice at the Montana State Capitol! Held from 12:00pm – 1:00pm, this event featured legislators speaking on the importance of school choice and what school choice means to them and highlighted many of our state’s educational options and the opportunities they offer to families. Pizza, hot chocolate and coffee were provided!

When?

Fri, January 31, 2025

12:00 pm

1:00 pm

MST

Where?

Montana State Capitol

1301 E 6th Ave

Helena

59601

Who?

This event is hosted by the Montana Family Foundation

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You can help inform, inspire, and empower families in your community and state by supporting a school fair during National School Choice Week!

2025 Lansing Capitol Celebration

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2025 Lansing Capitol Celebration

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Tue, January 28, 2025

10:00 am

2:00 pm

EST

Michigan State Capitol

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What?

On January 28th, 2025, students joined P.A.C.E. and the National School Choice Awareness Foundation for a celebration of school choice at the Michigan State Capitol!

We hosted over 100 students from schools from all over Michigan at the State Capitol to show support for school choice and share what it means to them. Students had the opportunity to explore the Capitol and meet their legislators throughout the day. Schools also participated in a service project by making fleece blankets to donate to organizations in the community such as children’s hospitals, offering a chance for students to give back to their communities.

This event highlighted many of our state’s educational options and the opportunities they offer to families. Featuring student and parent speakers, this event was an exciting opportunity for students to learn about the state capitol, and for legislators to hear from students, families, and educators about the importance of school choice!

When?

Tue, January 28, 2025

10:00 am

2:00 pm

EST

Where?

Michigan State Capitol

323 W Ottawa St

Heritage Hall

Lansing

48933

Who?

This event is hosted by PACE

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You can help inform, inspire, and empower families in your community and state by supporting a school fair during National School Choice Week!

2025 “It’s Time to Hear from Mama” Capitol Celebration

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2025 “It’s Time to Hear from Mama” Capitol Celebration

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Mon, January 27, 2025

9:00 am

11:00 am

PST

Arizona State Capitol

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What?

Students and parents joined the Black Mothers Forum and the National School Choice Awareness Foundation for “It’s Time to Hear from Mama”, a celebration of school choice in support of National School Choice Week on January 27th 2025 from 9:00 – 11:00am

Hosted in Phoenix Arizona, we highlighted students and parents speaking about the importance of school choice, and heard from leaders in the movement about the current state of school choice in the community. This event was an inspiring day to amplify the voices of Black mothers and celebrate choice in education!

When?

Mon, January 27, 2025

9:00 am

11:00 am

PST

Where?

Arizona State Capitol

1700 W Washington St

Phoenix

85007

Who?

This event is hosted by Black Mothers Forum

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You can help inform, inspire, and empower families in your community and state by supporting a school fair during National School Choice Week!

2025 Harrisburg Capitol Press Conference

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2025 Harrisburg Capitol Press Conference

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Tue, January 28, 2025

10:00 am

11:00 am

EST

Pennsylvania State Capitol

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What?

On January 28th 2025 from 10:00am to 11:00am, PA Families for Education Choice and the National School Choice Awareness Foundation hosted a press conference at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in celebration of National School Choice Week 2025!

We brought students from all over the state to the Capitol to host a press conference in the rotunda of the capitol to highlight many of our state’s educational options and the opportunities they offer to families. Featuring student, parent and legislative speakers, this event was an exciting opportunity for students to learn about the state capitol, and for legislators to hear from students, families and educators about the importance of school choice!

When?

Tue, January 28, 2025

10:00 am

11:00 am

EST

Where?

Pennsylvania State Capitol

501 N 3rd St

Harrisburg

17120

Who?

This event is hosted by PA Families for Education Choice

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You can help inform, inspire, and empower families in your community and state by supporting a school fair during National School Choice Week!

2025 South Carolina Capitol Celebration

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2025 South Carolina Capitol Celebration

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Thu, January 30, 2025

9:00 am

12:30 pm

EST

USC Alumni Center

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What?

Students and parents joined Charleston RISE and National School Choice Awareness Foundation on January 30th 2025, 9:00am – 12:30pm for a celebration of school choice! Hosted at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center, this event began with a talent showcase featuring students from across the state and continued with a spirit-filled march to the State Capitol Building. We celebrated students’ access to school choice with a Proclamation from the governor and heard speeches from parents and students to share their school choice story.

When?

Thu, January 30, 2025

9:00 am

12:30 pm

EST

Where?

USC Alumni Center

900 Senate St

Columbia

29201

Who?

This event is organized by Charleston RISE

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You can help inform, inspire, and empower families in your community and state by supporting a school fair during National School Choice Week!

2025 Jefferson City Capitol Celebration

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2025 Jefferson City Capitol Celebration

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Wed, January 29, 2025

11:45 am

1:00 pm

CST

Missouri State Capitol

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What?

Students and parents joined us at the Missouri State Capitol from 11:45am – 1:00pm on January 29th 2025 for the “Show Me Excellent Schools” capitol rally. We brought over 500 students from all over the state to the Missouri State Capitol to meet with legislators and share what school choice means to them. This event highlighted many of our state’s educational options and the opportunities they offer to families. Featuring student and parent speakers, this event was an exciting opportunity for students to learn about the state capitol, and for legislators to hear from students, families and educators about the importance of school choice!

When?

Wed, January 29, 2025

11:45 am

1:00 pm

CST

Where?

Missouri State Capitol

201 W Capitol Ave

Jefferson City

65101

Who?

This event is hosted by CEAM

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You can help inform, inspire, and empower families in your community and state by supporting a school fair during National School Choice Week!

2025 Kansas Capitol Celebration

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2025 Kansas Capitol Celebration

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Tue, January 28, 2025

11:30 am

12:30 pm

CST

Kansas State Capitol

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What?

Students joined the Kansas Policy Institute, Maranatha Christian Academy, ACSI and the National School Choice Awareness Foundation for a celebration of school choice at the Kansas State Capitol on January 28th 2025 from 11:30am – 12:30pm! We hosted over 1,000 students to meet with legislators and share what school choice means to them. This event highlighted many of our state’s educational options and the opportunities they offer to families. This event was fun and family friendly with giveaways and entertainment, and offered an exciting opportunity for students to learn about the state capitol, and for legislators to hear from students, families and educators about the importance of school choice!

When?

Tue, January 28, 2025

11:30 am

12:30 pm

CST

Where?

Kansas State Capitol

SW 8th & SW Van Buren St

Topeka

66612

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Who?

This event is hosted by the Kansas Policy Institute, Maranatha Christian Academy and ACSI

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You can help inform, inspire, and empower families in your community and state by supporting a school fair during National School Choice Week!

2025 Carson City Capitol Celebration

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2025 Carson City Capitol Celebration

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Thu, January 30, 2025

10:30 am

11:30 am

PST

Nevada State Capitol

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