COLUMBIA, SC, January 15, 2021 / PRNewswire / – In the middle of an academic year like no other, South Carolina families and educators are preparing to safely highlight education options during School Choice Week 2021.
South Carolina residents are hosting 720 virtual or home celebrations during the week, including a statewide virtual school fair in Wednesday, January 27.
Held annually since 2011, School Choice Week is the largest celebration of educational choice in America. Although the week is usually full of large face-to-face events, advocates of school choice have adapted to this year’s health and safety protocols, opting for gymkhanas, virtual information sessions and exhibitions, online contests, drive-in film shows and More .
Across the country, more than two dozen iconic landmarks and remarkable buildings from the United States will be illuminated in special colors to mark the week. Inside South Carolina, the Governor’s Mansion will be lit for the entire week from January 24th to 30th. SkyWheel in Myrtle Beach will also light up in yellow and red from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in January 24.
In addition, governor Henry McMaster issued an official proclamation recognizing January 24th to 30th like South Carolina School Choice Week.
“During this challenging school year, South Carolina educators and families are increasingly talking about how children need options and different school choices can coexist “, said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. “This School Choice Week is a time to celebrate all parents, educators and learning programs that inspire children to be happy and challenge them to be great.”
Inside South Carolina, there are a variety of educational options to attend, including: traditional public schools with open enrollment at the discretion of each district, charter schools, magnetic schools, online academies, private schools and home education. Inside South Carolina, students with disabilities may qualify for a state scholarship program.
South Carolina families will raise awareness of these choices in their virtual celebrations, which make up some of the more than 33,000 planned across the country to highlight K-12 education options.
To download a guide for South Carolina choose a school, use the Schools Near Me tool to search for schools in your area, or view celebration photos and proclamation updates, including a video of Governor McMaster, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com/south-Carolina
National School Choice Week is an independent public awareness effort; the week is non-partisan, apolitical and is not related to any legislative campaign.
Selected local celebrities are available to discuss their plans with reporters upon request. For information on celebrations planned near you, contact us with information about your coverage area at [email protected].
National School Choice Week highlights effective education options for children and is the world’s largest celebration of opportunities in K-12 education. The week is a non-profit effort that also focuses on traditional options for public education, charter, magnet, online, private and at home. Every January, participants plan tens of thousands of events and activities to raise awareness about school choice in all 50 states. Throughout the year, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to help families search for schools or learning environments for their children.
SOURCE National School Choice Week
Related Links
www.schoolchoiceweek.com