National School Choice Week begins today in New Hampshire and across the country. There are 90 events planned in the Granite State to raise awareness about K-12 school choice, and 16,140 events nationwide.

The events in New Hampshire, 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.

The mayor of Concord has issued an official proclamation recognizing January 24-30, 2016 as “School Choice Week.”

“In the last several years, New Hampshire has taken important steps towards enhancing educational opportunity for families. National School Choice Week provides families in New Hampshire with the opportunity to research and evaluate the K-12 school choices available for their children in time for the 2016-2017 school year,” said Andrew R. Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. “The Week also raises awareness of the importance of providing every child with effective education options.”

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 NEW HAMPSHIRE FAMILIES

  • According to National School Choice Week’s organizers, families in New Hampshire can use the Week to look for K-12 schools for the 2016-2017 school year. Parents in the Granite 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 24-30, 2016. For more information, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com.