THIS WEEK: Nevada Rallies for Educational Choice at 164 Events

The Silver State plays key role in National School Choice Week, Gov. Sandoval issues proclamation.

CARSON CITY, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- National School Choice Week begins today in Nevada and across the country. There are 164 events planned in the Silver State to raise awareness about K-12 school choice, and 21,392 events nationwide.

The events in Nevada, 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. Highlighted events include a large rally January 25 at 11 a.m. at the Nevada Capitol Arc Amphitheater.

The cities of Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Reno and Governor Sandoval have issued official proclamations recognizing January 22-28, 2017 as “School Choice Week.”

National School Choice Week provides families in Nevada 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 also raises awareness of the importance of providing every child with effective education options.

“National School Choice Week is a great platform to connect people across the state who are passionate about school choice,” said Michael Schaus of the Nevada Policy Research Institute. “Through this celebration, we hope to raise awareness about school choice and demonstrate how important it is to Nevada families.”

“Over the last 10 years, educational opportunities for children and families in Nevada have grown significantly,” said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. “This is something to celebrate, and National School Choice Week will provide an unprecedented opportunity to celebrate the hard work and cooperation that made these choices a reality.”

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 NEVADA FAMILIES

• According to National School Choice Week’s organizers, families in Nevada can use the Week to look for K-12 schools for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents in the Silver 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. In some parts of the state, open enrollment policies allow 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.

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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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