Nevadans Champion Educational Opportunity as “Nevada School Choice Week” Kicks Off with 72 Events Statewide
26 January 2015 - 11:00PM
Business Wire
Governor Brian Sandoval has issued a proclamation officially
recognizing Jan. 25-31, 2015 as Nevada School Choice Week
School Choice Week starts today in Nevada and across America.
Throughout the Week, which runs until January 31, there will be 72
school choice events across the Silver State.
The events are part of National School Choice Week, which will
feature 11,082 events across America – the largest celebration of
educational opportunity in US history.
School Choice Week events in Nevada include open houses,
information sessions, policy roundtable discussions and more –
planned by schools, organizations, homeschool groups and
individuals. The goal of the events is to inform parents about the
K-12 education options available for their children, while raising
awareness of the benefits providing families with a variety of
different options for their children’s education.
Underscoring the importance of education options in the state,
Nevada students, parents, teachers, and community leaders will
gather at the capitol building in Carson City this week for the
state's largest-ever school choice rally.
Nevada cities with the most events include Las Vegas (32), Reno
(13), and Sparks (4). To help raise additional awareness, the
mayors of North Las Vegas, Reno, and Sparks – as well as county
leaders in Clark County -- have issued proclamations officially
recognizing Jan. 25-31, 2015 as School Choice Week in their
localities.
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“Parents in Nevada have choices when it comes to where to send
their children to school, and National School Choice Week provides
an opportunity for families to look into the options available to
them, and, if they feel they want greater opportunities -- to have
their voices heard.” – Andrew R. Campanella, president, National
School Choice Week
SCHOOL CHOICE OPTIONS FOR PARENTS IN
NEVADA
Parents across Nevada have a variety of K-12 education options
for their children. Families in the Silver 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. .
ABOUT NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE
WEEK
Held every January, National School Choice Week shines a
positive spotlight on effective education options for children,
including traditional public schools, public charter schools,
magnet schools, online academies, private schools, and
homeschooling. For more information, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com
or www.facebook.com/schoolchoiceweek. #SchoolChoice and #SCW on
@schoolchoicewk
National School Choice WeekShelby Tankersley, 202-480-2927 ext.
820Press Secretaryshelby@schoolchoiceweek.com