There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 1.2 million children living in Minnesota. Families in Minnesota can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling. Download the interactive state guide.
If you’re a parent looking for school choice options for your child head to our Minnesota State 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.
Every January, tens of thousands of schools, organizations, and individuals plan unique events and activities to shine a positive spotlight on effective education options in their communities.
In 2024, we are partnering with 389 schools and organizations in Minnesota to raise awareness of K-12 education options.
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Digital Backpack for Partners
Amplify and enhance your participation in National School Choice Week!
Digital Backpack for Educators
Activity ideas and resources that show your school spirit and help spread the word about your participation.
Digital Backpack for Parents
Find information about school choice in your state, as well as ideas and resources to help you celebrate.
Events
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America Shines
All-Star Events
| Date | City | Name | Event Description |
| Jan 8 | Blue Earth | Blue Earth Area School District 2860 | Blue Earth Area School District Middle school students will design posters about their school and why they like it for a poster contest |
| Jan 20 | Saint Paul | King of Kings Lutheran School | King of Kings Lutheran School will be hosting a kick off Carnival to our National Lutheran Schools week and National School Choice Week celebrations! |
| Jan 22 | Frazee | Frazee-Vergas High School | Frazee-Vergas High School will be holding a poster/essay contest on why students CHOOSE FHS as their school of choice. We will also send out postcards to parents/guardians thanking them for choosing FHS as their high school for their student. |
| Jan 22 | Stillwater | New Heights School Inc | New Heights School will be celebrating school spirit all week. Our school is a small school and this year we will be celebrating by class during our Character Ed lessons that our school counselor hosts. |
| Jan 24 | Saint Paul | Career Pathways | Career Pathway – Cpath will be celebrating School Choice Week by doing door decorating. Each advisory will work together to create a display that best matches their unique ideas about school choice. |
| Jan 24 | Minneapolis | MNIC High School | For National School Choice Week 2024, Minnesota Internship Center High School will be celebrating with our school community with information sessions and social media presence. |
| Jan 24 | Saint Paul | The Journey School | The Journey School with be celebrating with muffins for all for National School Choice Week. |
| Jan 25 | Finlayson | East Central High School | East Central High School will celebrate National School Choice Week by doing some crafts and “minute to win it” games during lunch with a yellow scarf giveaway! |
| Jan 29 | Saint Paul Park | Hope Christian Academy | We will be celebrating school choice by making posters and sharing pictures on social media of the school. |
| Jan 31 | St Paul | Higher Ground Secondary Academy | Higher Ground Academy Secondary School will celebrate national school choice with a school choice photo shoot on January 31st at our school. |
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