National School Choice Week https://schoolchoiceweek.com/ Shining a spotlight in effective education for every child Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:41:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://schoolchoiceweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-nscw.favicon1-32x32.png National School Choice Week https://schoolchoiceweek.com/ 32 32 New Survey: School Choice is K–12 Education’s “New Normal” https://schoolchoiceweek.com/survey/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:05:54 +0000 https://schoolchoiceweek.com/?p=527355 Imagine finding a school or learning environment where your child learns, thrives, succeeds, and is truly happy. In record numbers, moms and dads across the U.S. are doing more than just imagining. They are considering, searching for, and finding new schools that best meet their kids’ needs. The National School Choice Awareness Foundation’s January 2–4, […]

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]]> Shining a Spotlight on All Star Events https://schoolchoiceweek.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-all-star-events/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:44:43 +0000 https://schoolchoiceweek.com/?p=527129 In just a few weeks, National School Choice Week 2024 will kick off with celebrations across the country. Tens of thousands of events celebrating all of the school choices available to families will take place in a single week, including over 1,000 “All Star” events in each of the 50 states. I’ve rounded up seven […]

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]]> Survey Says: NSCW Survey Results are in! https://schoolchoiceweek.com/survey-results-unveiling-january-16th/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 03:58:24 +0000 https://schoolchoiceweek.com/?p=527213 Click here to access our January 16 survey results We believe that every child deserves access to high-quality education that meets their unique needs and prepares them for success. The survey is designed to capture the diverse perspectives of K-12 parents, emphasizing the importance of school choice. Explore our past surveys: We are committed to […]

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]]> Telling Your School’s Story during National School Choice Week https://schoolchoiceweek.com/telling-your-schools-story-during-national-school-choice-week/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:30:01 +0000 https://schoolchoiceweek.com/?p=525966 Every year, hundreds of journalists call and email us wanting to do a story about how NSCW is celebrated near them. That’s where you come in! Reporters want to talk to you, the community leaders and local voices that bring the message of School Choice Week to their readers, watchers, or listeners. Participating in the […]

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]]> Making the Moment Matter: National School Choice Week 2024 Key Information https://schoolchoiceweek.com/key-information-national-school-choice-week-2024/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:22:22 +0000 https://schoolchoiceweek.com/?p=526008 Events & Activities: Dates: Goals: About School Choice:

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]]> Solving the School Rating Puzzle: A Parent’s Guide to Evaluating School Information Online https://schoolchoiceweek.com/a-parents-guide-to-evaluating-school-information-online/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:22:44 +0000 https://schoolchoiceweek.com/?p=524329 Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and the internet is a goldmine of information. However, sometimes, what can seem like a tool in your school decision process can also hinder your search. To guide you in making savvy choices about your child’s education, it’s essential to know how to navigate […]

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]]> Maryland’s BOOST Scholarship: Who it serves and how it works https://schoolchoiceweek.com/maryland-boost-scholarship/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:12:58 +0000 https://schoolchoiceweek.com/?p=523304 Over the past seven years, about 20,000 low-income children in Maryland have received scholarships from the state to attend approved private schools that can better meet their learning needs. The program that makes this possible for families is Maryland’s BOOST Scholarship, short for “Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today.”  BOOST, which was established by […]

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]]> North Carolina sets largest expansion of school choice in 10 years in motion https://schoolchoiceweek.com/north-carolina-opportunity-scholarship/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 23:43:52 +0000 https://schoolchoiceweek.com/?p=523238 Do you live in North Carolina and attend private school or hope to in the future? Thanks to the state’s new budget, all families will soon be eligible to apply for North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship program. This program provides scholarships for students’ private school expenses, including tuition and book fees. Once the scholarship expansion is […]

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]]> Gifted and Talented Education Resources https://schoolchoiceweek.com/gifted-resources/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:52:21 +0000 https://schoolchoiceweek.com/?p=522987 As a parent, it’s natural to want your child to excel academically and reach their full potential. However, if your child is one of the 3.3 million students considered to be gifted, you may feel unsure about how to provide them with adequate stimulation and challenges. Rest assured, you’re not alone in this. Fortunately, numerous […]

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]]> Ohio expands public education funding, private school scholarships https://schoolchoiceweek.com/ohio-expansions/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:59:28 +0000 https://schoolchoiceweek.com/?p=521998 Budgets don’t just matter for economists. Ohio’s freshly signed state budget (HB 33) will have a real, tangible impact on the lives of school-aged children and their families. If your child attends a public school, community school (known in other states as public charter schools), or private school, there are changes in store for you. […]

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