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Governor Hutchinson Proclaims Jan. 22-28 "Arkansas School Choice Week"; Joins Leaders Nationwide in Celebrating Opportunity in EducationGov. Hutchinson has officially proclaimed Jan. 22-28 as Arkansas School Choice Week, joining 14 other governors and more than 500 mayors and county leaders who have issued similar proclamations. More than 21,000 independently planned events - including rallies, roundtable discussions, coffeehouse meet-ups, festivals, school fairs, and more - will be held around the country during National School Choice Week, comprising the largest-ever celebration of opportunity in education. More than 230 events will take place in Arkansas. National School Choice Week is a nonpartisan, nonpolitical effort seeking to raise awareness about of the school choice options parents have, or want to have, for their children. "With so many events in Arkansas and across the country, it's clear there's momentum and support for educational opportunity," said Andrew Campanella, presidentof National School Choice Week. "We are happy to see so many parents becoming more informed about the options available to their children." Held every January, National School Choice Week is an independent public awareness effort designed to shine a positive spotlight on effective education options for every child. Through thousands of independently planned events across the country, National School Choice Week raises public awareness of all types of educational choices available to children. These options include traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, online learning, private schools, and homeschooling. For more information, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com, or visit www.facebook.com/schoolchoiceweek.
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