The 74 Million – Kate Stringer
“Finding parents who want educational choice options but aren’t aware of them is a problem, advocates say. National School Choice Week has been trying to close that information gap since 2011, when it hosted 150 events. This year, organizers say, from Jan. 22–28, the campaign includes a record-breaking 20,000 events across the United States to educate the public about school choice options, many of them involving traditional district schools. “Every year, more and more schools, organizations and individuals are jumping at the chance to shine a positive spotlight on school choice during the last week of January,” Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week, said in a press release. “We invite everyone to get involved and have their voices heard.” The events, like the one Wendy Howard is coordinating in Pasco County, Florida, can be large productions.”(more)