There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 130,000 children living in the District of Columbia. Families in the District of Columbia can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling.
If you’re a parent looking for school choice options for your child head to our District of Columbia Guide.
National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, including traditional public, charter, magnet, online, private, and home schooling.
In 2025, we are partnering with 126 schools and organizations in the District of Columbia to raise awareness of K-12 education options.
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Digital Backpack for Educators
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Digital Backpack for Parents
Find information about school choice in your state, as well as ideas and resources to help you celebrate.
Events
Proclamation
All-Star Events
Inspired Teaching Demonstration School – All Star 2025
Feb 13
Open to Public: No
Inspired Teaching Demonstration School
DC
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Inspired Teaching Demonstration Public Charter School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with student activities including a school dance and spirit week.
15 for 15 – Seaton Elementary School – All Star 2025
Jan 31
Open to Public: No
Seaton Elementary School
DC
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15 Schools for 15 Years – Seaton Elementary School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) as a featured school for their 15th anniversary with a pep rally during our after-school program to celebrate our love for our school. We’ll have our students participate in short performances that will include dancing, stepping, singing, and more.
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