Gov. Burgum declares Jan. 22-Jan. 28, “North Dakota School Choice Week”, Recognizes the importance of options for kids’ education

North Dakota More than 50 events will be held by families during the thirteenth annual celebration for school choice

BISMARCK, N.D., Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Gov. Doug Burgum Has been officially declared Jan. 22-Jan. 28 To be School Choice Week North Dakota. The official declaration by Mr. Johnson of the “North Dakota School Choice Week”, marks the sixth consecutive year the Week has been officially proclaimed in the state.

Gov. Burgum’s proclamation is coming on the heels a year that saw historic school choice expansions throughout the nation. This proclamation emphasizes the importance of a diverse education environment, dedicated teachers, and a commitment to continually improving the quality K-12 education. It recognizes teachers and parents as well as community leaders and leaders who make an investment in local schools.

“North Dakota School Choice Week”, which coincides with National School Choice Week (a weeklong celebration of K-12 education) that occurs during the last week in January, is timed to coincide. You can find the full text of this proclamation on the School Choice Week website At schoolchoiceweek.com/proclamations-2023/.

For the Week, parents, schools, and other organizers have planned 54 activities across the state of North Dakota––  open houses, school activities, and much more ––  all of which aim to spark conversations about the opportunities parents have, or want to have, for their children’s education.

Nationally, more than 25,000 events were planned independently to raise awareness about schools of all types.

“North Dakota Families want to learn all about the education options for their children. They’ll have the best chance to make a great decision for their child’s education during School Choice Week.” Andrew CampanellaPresident and CEO of The National School Choice Awareness Foundation. “Gov. Burgum’s proclamation acknowledges the importance of options for families throughout the state and supports the future of North Dakota kids.”

National School Choice Week (NSCW), informs, inspires and empowers parents to find out the K-12 education options for their children. This includes traditional public, charter, magnet online, private and homeschooling. Each January, thousands of schools, individuals, and organizations organize unique events and activities that shine a positive light on the many educational options available in their communities. The Week is a project by the nonpartisan, unpolitical National School Choice Awareness Foundation.

For more information, please visit schoolchoiceweek.com/north-dakota

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