AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As learning
disruptions persist for families nationwide, Gov. Abbott has proclaimed Jan. 23-29 "Texas School Choice Week,"
recognizing the importance of flexible, personalized education
options for students and teaching professionals across the
state.
Gov. Abbott's proclamation
coincides with the twelfth annual National School Choice Week, a
public awareness effort that shines a positive spotlight on options
and opportunity in K-12 education. Dozens of governors and more
than 250 city and county leaders nationwide have issued similar
proclamations for the Week so far.
Texas parents, schools, and
other organizers have planned 2,214 events and activities to
celebrate School Choice Week 2022. These events take many shapes
and forms: from a school fair at the zoo in Houston to an educational event at a community
food bank in San Antonio. These
diverse festivities aim to bring parents community support in
exploring their public, private, virtual, and home learning
options.
"Since the start of School Choice Week more than a decade ago,
Texas families have planned some
of the Week's biggest, most iconic celebrations," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School
Choice Week. "We are inspired by Texan's enthusiasm for K-12
education, and we are grateful for Gov. Abbott officially proclaiming the Week."
In the Lone Star State, this marks the ninth time in ten years
that Texas School Choice Week has been officially proclaimed.
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/texas.
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