THIS WEEK: 84 Events in Rhode Island to Raise Awareness About School Choice

The Ocean State plays key role in National School Choice Week, the
largest celebration of educational opportunity in US history.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–National School Choice Week begins today in Rhode Island and across the
country. There are 84 events planned in the The Ocean State to raise
awareness about K-12 school choice, and 16,140 events nationwide.

The events in Rhode Island, 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. On Thursday, January 28,
hundreds of supporters will rally for school choice at the State House.

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

“School Choice Week provides families in Rhode Island 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 RHODE ISLAND FAMILIES

• According to National School Choice Week’s organizers, families in
  Rhode Island can use the Week to look for K-12 schools for the
  2016-2017 school year. Parents in the The Ocean State can choose from
  the following education options for their children: traditional public
  schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, 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.

Contacts

National School Choice Week
Shelby Tankersley, 202-480-2927 ext. 820
External
Relations and Communications Manager
shelby@schoolchoiceweek.com