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THIS WEEK: 49 Events in Wyoming to Raise Awareness About School Choice
[January 22, 2017]

THIS WEEK: 49 Events in Wyoming to Raise Awareness About School Choice


National School Choice Week begins today in Wyoming and across the country. There are 49 events planned in the Equality State to raise awareness about K-12 school choice, and 21,392 events nationwide.

The events in Wyoming, 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 school choice celebration January 26 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic School in Cheyenne.

The counties of Laramie and Crook have issued official proclamations recognizing January 22-28, 2017 as "School Choice Week."

National School Choice Week provides families in Wyoming 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.

"School choice, at the end of the day, is about students," said Patrick Lane of St. Mary's Catholic School. "What better way to spotlight the importance and impact of this issue han by demonstrating just how many families have something to celebrate during National School Choice Week."



"We are grateful that so many Wyoming families are working alongside teachers, community leaders, and elected officials to celebrate opportunity in education during National School Choice Week 2017," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. "This week represents the largest series of education-related events in Wyoming history."

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 WYOMING FAMILIES

  • According to National School Choice Week's organizers, families in Wyoming can use the Week to look for K-12 schools for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents in the Equality 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.

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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