THIS WEEK: School Choice Week Begins in Oregon with 228 Events Across State

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

SALEM, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–National School Choice Week begins today in Oregon and across the
country. There are 228 events planned in the Beaver State to raise
awareness about K-12 school choice, and 21,392 events nationwide.

The events in Oregon, 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. Highlighted events include a large block party
January 25 at 10 a.m. at Magnolia Park, Beaverton.

The county of Baker and cities of Carlton, Columbia, Hines, Newberg, and
West Linn have issued official proclamations recognizing January 22-28,
2017 as “School Choice Week.”

National School Choice Week provides families in Oregon with the
opportunity to research and evaluate the K-12 school choices available
for their children in advance of the 2017-2018 school year. The Week
also raises awareness of the importance of providing every child with
effective education options.

“Research shows that school choice increases student achievement, boosts
graduation rates, and provides children with the tools and knowledge
they need to pursue their dreams,” said Andrew Campanella, president of
National School Choice Week. “During National School Choice Week, Oregon
families will raise awareness of the benefits of school choice, while
speaking out about the importance of expanding opportunity to even more
families.”

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 OREGON FAMILIES

• According to National School Choice Week’s organizers, families in
  Oregon can use the Week to look for K-12 schools for the 2017-2018
  school year. Parents in the Beaver 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.

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 22-28, 2017. For more information, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com.

Contacts

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