10 Ways to Make an Impact With National School Choice Week

HELD EVERY JANUARY, NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON EFFECTIVE EDUCATION OPTIONS FOR CHILDREN.

During National School Choice Week (NSCW), Compass Charter Schools (CCS), along with many other charters, schools, homeschool groups, organizations, and individuals plan tens of thousands of independent events. These celebratory events raise public awareness of the different K-12 education options available to children and families while also spotlighting the benefits of school choice.

NSCW recognizes all K-12 options, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling.

Started in 2011, NSCW is now the world’s largest annual celebration of opportunity in education. Over the past nine years, more than 131,000 NSCW events have been planned across the country and around the world.

Every child deserves an effective, challenging, and motivating education. Because each student has their own unique set of talents, interests, and challenges, a variety of options in education is crucial. School choice ensures that each student can find a learning environment that allows them to be inspired, successful, and happy.

National School Choice Week is an important time for parents and supporters across America! It’s time to raise awareness about the importance of opportunity in education.  Whether you take time to celebrate an effective teacher or administrator at CCS or have your voice heard in efforts to expand school choice for more families, NSCW has the resources to help you make the most out of your participation!

10 WAYS TO MAKE AN IMPACT!

1. Help raise awareness online! Wear your NSCW scarf and post photos on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using hashtag #schoolchoice. Share one of our digital stickers online.
   
2. Use your cell phone to make a brief video about how CCS or an inspiring teacher has made a positive difference in your life.
3. As you start planning, tell us how you will celebrate using our free Promote My Celebration online tool and we will help you spread the word. You’ll receive customized content and unlock a ton of digital content that will help you raise awareness about why and how you are celebrating National School Choice Week.
4. Take some time to check out the school choice options in your state by visiting SchoolChoiceWeek.com/MyState and download your free state guide.
5. Print out the games, coloring projects, crosswords, and mazes online at SchoolChoiceWeek.com/Printables for your children or grandchildren.
6. Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. You can write about the importance of opportunity in education  at CCS, school choice in your area, or to thank a specific school or teacher.
7. Learn the steps to the National School Choice Week dance at SchoolChoiceWeek.com/Dance. Then, upload a video of your dance performance to YouTube using #schoolchoice in the title to share it with us and CCS. 
8. Work with your children or grandchildren to make “thank you” cards for teachers, school leaders, or mentors who have made a positive difference in their lives.
9. Plan a fun craft project featuring National School Choice Week’s signature colors: red and yellow. See how Andrew painted School Choice Week rocks. Post photos online and explain what inspired you to do the project.
10. Host a party for your children or grandchildren and their friends to celebrate National School Choice Week, complete with red and yellow decorations.

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