THIS WEEK: 35 Events in Greater Mobile-Pensacola Area to Raise Awareness About School Choice

The Mobile-Pensacola area will play a key role in National School Choice Week, the largest celebration of educational opportunity in US history.

MOBILE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- National School Choice Week begins today in the Mobile-Pensacola area and across the country. There are 35 events planned in the greater Mobile and Pensacola area to raise awareness about K-12 school choice, and 22,392 events nationwide.

The events in Mobile-Pensacola area, which are independently planned and independently funded, include everything from information sessions and open houses at schools to rallies, policy discussions, and movie screenings organized by community groups.

Governor Robert Bentley of Alabama and Governor Rick Scott of Florida have issued official proclamations recognizing January 22-28, 2017 as “School Choice Week.”

School Choice Week provides families in the area with the opportunity to research and evaluate the K-12 school choices available for their children in advance of the 2017-2018 school year. The Week raises awareness of the importance of providing every child with effective education options.

With a goal of raising public awareness of effective education options for children, National School Choice Week will be the largest celebration of education options in US history.

SCHOOL CHOICE OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE-PENSACOLA AREA FAMILIES

• Families in Alabama can use the Week to look for K-12 schools for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents in the Yellowhammer State can choose from the following education options for their children: traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, online academies, private schools, and homeschooling. The state also has a programs allowing qualifying children, in some cases, to receive scholarships or tax credits to attend private schools.
• Families in Florida can use the Week to look for K-12 schools for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents in the Sunshine State can choose from the following education options for their children: traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, online academies, private schools, and homeschooling. The state allows parents to select the best traditional public school, regardless of where the school is located. The state also has a program allowing qualifying children, in some cases, to receive scholarships to attend private schools.

ABOUT NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK

National School Choice Week is an independent public awareness effort spotlighting effective education options for children, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online learning, and homeschooling. The Week runs from January 22-28, 2017. For more information, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com or follow the discussion on Twitter using #schoolchoice.

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National School Choice Week
Shelby Doyle, 202-480-2927 ext. 820
Director of Communications and External Relations
[email protected]

Source: National School Choice Week

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