(SitNews) Juneau, Alaska - Gov. Mike Dunleavy has issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 23-Jan. 29 “Alaska School Choice Week.” In doing so, he joins a growing number of state, city and county leaders nationwide who have formally recognized the importance of every child having access to effective education options. 

Gov. Dunleavy’s proclamation marks the sixth time in the last decade that “Alaska School Choice Week” has been named. His proclamation coincides with the twelfth annual National School Choice Week, a yearly celebration that invites all schools and families in the nation to participate in raising awareness about options and opportunity in K-12 education. 

Alaska parents, schools, and community organizations will mark the Week with 54 events and activities, including a school choice rally in Anchorage, making up some of the 26,000 events independently planned for the Week nationwide. All of the Week’s events aim to foster conversations about what options parents have, and how to find the best fit for each student’s learning style. 

“We are excited to see Alaskans’ enthusiasm for school choice and we’re grateful to Gov. Dunleavy for recognizing the Week,” said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. “We invite all Alaskans to celebrate great schools, share student success stories, and brainstorm ideas for expanding learning opportunities.” 

Parents, if someone is making choices for your child's education, shouldn't it be you? That's the message Alaska families and educators are bringing to their celebrations this National School Choice Week.

Alaska schools, organizations, and individuals are planning 54 celebrations for the Week, which will feature more than 26,000 activities nationwide. One of the biggest events in Alaska will be a school choice rally on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Anchorage Baptist Temple. 

Nationwide, more than two dozen U.S. landmarks and notable buildings will light up in special colors to mark the Week, including the Anchorage JL Tower in Alaska. 

The Week’s celebrations focus on community building, sharing student and teacher successes, and raising awareness about how to put kids first when it comes to education. The goal? Supporting families and highlighting schools so more kids can find learning fits where they thrive. 

Here in Alaska, there are a variety of educational options available including: traditional public schools with limited open enrollment, charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online schools, and homeschooling.

“Alaska families care deeply about their children’s education and future,” said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. “Alaska parents are eager to understand their K-12 school choice options and find a good fit for their children, and we hope this Week spreads encouragement and clear resources to meet that need.”

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. 

To download a guide to Alaska school choice, use the school finder tool to search schools in your area, or see celebration photos and proclamation updates, visit schoolchoiceweek.com/alaska.

On the Web:

School Choice Week
https://schoolchoiceweek.com/states/alaska/

Edited By: Mary Kauffman, SitNews



Source of News:

Office of Gov. Michael Dunleavy
www.gov.alaska.gov

National School Choice Week
www.schoolchoiceweek.com/alaska

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