More Than 190 Events across Massachusetts Planned This Week to Promote School Choice

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

School Choice Week starts today in Massachusetts and across America. Throughout the Week, which runs until January 31, there will be 191 school choice events across the Bay State.

The events are part of National School Choice Week, which will feature 11,082 events across America – the largest celebration of educational opportunity in US history.

School Choice Week events in Massachusetts include open houses, information sessions, policy roundtable discussions and more – planned by schools, organizations, homeschool groups and individuals. The goal of the events is to inform parents about the K-12 education options available for their children, while raising awareness of the benefits providing families with a variety of different options for their children's education.

Massachusetts cities with the most events include New Bedford (8), Boston (7), Worcester (6), and Springfield (6).

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“Massachusetts has made admirable strides in providing greater educational options for families, particularly in the public school sector. The state offers open enrollment programs for traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, and online academies.” – Andrew R. Campanella, president, National School Choice Week

SCHOOL CHOICE OPTIONS FOR PARENTS IN MASSACHUSETTS

Parents across Massachusetts have a variety of K-12 education options for their children. Families in the Bay 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.

ABOUT NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK

Held every January, National School Choice Week shines a positive spotlight on effective education options for children, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, online academies, private schools, and homeschooling. For more information, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com or www.facebook.com/schoolchoiceweek. #SchoolChoice and #SCW on @schoolchoicewk