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THIS WEEK: 98 Events and Activities in South Dakota to Raise Awareness About School ChoiceSchool Choice Week began in South Dakota and across America this Sunday, with the goal of raising awareness about the options that parents have for their children's education. The Week will feature 98 events and activities across the Mount Rushmore State, including open house events at schools, school fairs, homeschool information sessions, and other celebrations. Nationwide, 32,240 events and activities are being organized to raise awareness during National School Choice Week (Jan. 21-27, 2018), and nearly 7 million Americans are expected to participate. It will be the largest series of education-related events and activities in U.S. history. The Week brings attention to the different education environments that are available for South Dakota's more than 207,000 children. For example, families in South Dakota can choose from traditional public schools, private schools, and homeschooling. The state's public school open enrollment policy is one of the nation's broadest and most accommodating "We chose to be a part of NSCW because it's a celebration for our parents and their right to choice in education," said Nita Jones, principal of the independent school in Waubay, South Dakota, that serves 200 students from prescool to 8th grade. Celebrated since 2011, National School Choice Week is an independent public awareness effort. The Week is nonpartisan and nonpolitical, and it is not related to any legislative advocacy campaign. "School Choice Week is an exciting time for South Dakota students, parents, and teachers," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. "It is an opportunity for parents to research the education options available for their children, and also a time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the many incredible educators and school leaders in the state." To download a guide to school choice in South Dakota, or to learn more about featured events in the Mount Rushmore State, visit https://schoolchoiceweek.com/states/south-dakota. For information on events planned near you, please send us an email with information about your coverage area to [email protected]. National School Choice Week is an independent public awareness effort designed to shine a spotlight on effective education options for children. National School Choice Week celebrates all types of school options, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling. Learn more at www.schoolchoiceweek.com or highlight school choice on social media using hashtag #schoolchoice. View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180122005692/en/ |
