[January 22, 2017]

THIS WEEK: 364 Events in Minnesota to Raise Awareness About School Choice

National School Choice Week begins today in Minnesota and across the country. There are 364 events planned in the North Star State to raise awareness about K-12 school choice, and 21,392 events nationwide.

The events in Minnesota, 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 24 at 8 a.m. at the Minnesota State Capitol.

The counties of Hubbard and Douglas and cities of Coleraine, Crosslake, Ely, Long Prairie, New Ulm, North Mankato, and Wadena have issued official proclamations recognizing January 22-28, 2017 as "School Choice Week."

National School Choice Week provides families in Minnesota 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.

"As the birthplace of public charter schols in America, and as a pioneer in providing education options for families, Minnesota has a lot to celebrate during National School Choice Week," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week.

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 MINNESOTA FAMILIES

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