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THIS WEEK: 367 Events in Tennessee to Raise Awareness About School Choice
[January 22, 2017]

THIS WEEK: 367 Events in Tennessee to Raise Awareness About School Choice


National School Choice Week begins today in Tennessee and across the country. There are 367 events planned in the Volunteer State to raise awareness about K-12 school choice, and 21,392 events nationwide.

The events in Tennessee, 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 community school choice celebration January 26 at 11 a.m. at Word of Faith Academy in Memphis.

The counties of Union, Lawrence, and Lake and cities of Farragut, Greenfield, Halls, Jackson, Kingston, and Lenoir City; and Governor Haslam have issued official proclamations recognizing January 22-28, 2017 as "School Choice Week."

National School Choice Week provides families in Tennessee 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 is within reach for so many members of the community who may not know just how many options are available to them," said Carra Powell of the Tennssee Federation for Children. "We look forward to connecting parents and families with the information and social connections they need to make the most of school choice."



"Over the last 10 years, educational opportunities for children and families in Tennessee 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 TENNESSEE FAMILIES

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