As we enter National School Choice Week 2024, from January 21-27, it’s a time to reflect on the importance of educational opportunity in America. This week serves as a reminder of the diverse educational paths available to students and the impact of making informed choices. National School Choice Week encourages dialogue around various educational options, including public schools, charter schools, private schools, online learning, and homeschooling. It celebrates the idea that one size does not fit all when it comes to education, recognizing that each student has unique needs and preferences.
“National School Choice Week was created in 2011 and is a non-profit, non-partisan, and non-political charitable project. It is organized by the National School Choice Awareness Foundation. Its goal is to raise awareness of effective K–12 education options for students. The focus areas include traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online schools, and homeschools. The charitable programs are designed to raise awareness of school education options for children and families nationwide. Thousands of schools and related organizations join each year to raise broad public awareness. This week, tens of thousands of independently planned awareness events and activities, such as school fairs, parent information sessions, student talent showcases, and open houses take place across the country.”
See the rest of the story here: National Today.
Here at VPREP WV, we are going to participate in a School Choice Event in Beckley on Saturday, January 20th.
In addition, we would like to put forth a few activities for students to express their gratitude for this choice at VPREP WV! We will post these on social media and maybe even use some to decorate our brand-new school office!
- Students in grades K-1 can draw a picture of what attending VPREP means to them. Parents can dictate their responses on top or bottom of their picture.
- Students in grades 2-12 can create a power point, write an essay or create a poster of what VPREP WV means to them.
Having the ability to attend a charter school begins with legislation. It would also be appropriate to write a letter to your local senator or delegate to let them know what being enrolled at VPREP WV means to you. Our 4th and 8th grade classes are going to the capitol in February and would be happy to share your letters of thanks!
Send your electronic submissions to swilliams06@accelschools.com by Friday, January 26th. Please use the subject line NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK!
Or mail to:
VPREP WV
National School Choice Submission
44 Trifecta Pl, Suite 201
Charles Town, WV 25414