JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gov. Tate Reeves has become the first governor in the
nation to proclaim Jan. 23-Jan. 29 as
School Choice Week 2022. His official declaration of "Mississippi
School Choice Week" marks the tenth consecutive year a governor of
Mississippi has proclaimed the
Week, which raises awareness about K-12 education options.
Gov. Reeve's proclamation highlights the importance of
Mississippi's diverse educational
environments, dedicated teaching professionals, and commitment to
continuously improving the quality of K-12 education. The
proclamation coincides with the countrywide celebration of National
School Choice Week, the largest annual celebration of K-12 school
choice.
Mississippi families and
schools will mark the Week with nearly 300 events and activities.
From roadshows and rallies to at-home or in-school events, the
diverse celebrations echo the diverse learning needs of students
statewide. More than 26,000 activities have been independently
planned for the week nationwide, raising awareness about
opportunity in education and bringing parents from every background
and income level clear information about their learning
options.
"Mississippi parents and
educators are eager for students to learn and thrive, and Gov.
Reeve's proclamation recognizes the vital role school choice plays
in that," said Andrew Campanella,
president of National School Choice Week. "We are grateful for the
proclamation and hope Mississippians use the week to explore their
options and celebrate wonderful learning programs."
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 and a video message from Gov. Reeves about
the Week, visit schoolchoiceweek.com/mississippi.
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