PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the
first time in the state's history, a Rhode Island governor has officially
recognized the last week of January as "Rhode Island School Choice
Week." Gov. Daniel McKee recently
signed a proclamation recognizing School Choice Week (Jan. 23-Jan. 29) and how every Rhode Island child deserves an effective
education.
In signing the proclamation, Gov. McKee joined a bipartisan
group of more than two dozen governors and more than 400 city and
local leaders around the country who have recognized the Week, an
annual effort to raise awareness about choices in K-12
education.
During Rhode Island School Choice Week, parents, schools, and
other community members will participate in 85 events and
activities to celebrate school choices (traditional public schools,
public magnet schools, public charter schools, private schools,
online schools, and homeschooling), and encourage families to take
an active role in their children's education.
"We look forward to seeing the hard work of Rhode Island teachers, parents, and other
event planners come to fruition as they host their celebrations of
School Choice Week," said Andrew
Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. "We
thank Gov. McKee for issuing this proclamation and we encourage all
parents to use this time to explore school options for next
year."
National School Choice Week shines a spotlight on effective K-12
education options for children. As a not-for-profit effort, the
Week focuses equally on traditional public, charter, magnet,
online, private, and home education options. Every January,
participants plan tens of thousands of events and activities ––
such as school fairs, open houses, and student showcases –– to
raise awareness about school choice across all 50 states.
Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and
guides to assist families searching for schools or learning
environments for their children. The effort is nonpolitical and
nonpartisan and does not advocate for legislation.
For more information, visit
schoolchoiceweek.com/rhode-island.
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