Louisiana Celebrates National School Choice Week
The Louisiana Federation for Children (LFC), the state’s voice for educational choice, announced a statewide celebration of educational choice in Louisiana during National School Choice Week, January 21 to January 27, 2018. National School Choice Week shines a positive spotlight on effective education options for every child.
“We are excited to join families and schools across Louisiana in raising public awareness of the different K-12 education options available to children and families, while spotlighting the benefits of school choice,” said Ann Duplessis, president of the Louisiana Federation for Children.
“As we celebrate National School Choice Week, it’s worth thinking about the impact school choice has made in Louisiana over the past decade. Our success in transforming education epitomizes the progress school choice can make—and demonstrates why we should give all parents access to the quality education options they find best for their children.”
On Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 22 and 23, school leaders, parents, students, and teachers, joining community leaders at community breakfast/school tour events in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The week will be capped off with an All-Star Basketball Game in Baton Rouge on Saturday, Jan. 27.
In Louisiana, more than 86,000 students are enrolled in charter schools and private school choice programs, including the Louisiana Scholarship Program, Louisiana Tax Credit Scholarship Program, and the School Choice Program for Certain Students with Exceptionalities.
Tuesday, Jan. 23
8:30 am
New Orleans Community Leaders Breakfast
Discussion of school choice in Louisiana, and the opportunities and challenges associated with providing quality education options to families.
The Walnut Room at the Terminal
6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd.
New Orleans
10:30 am
School Celebration & Tour
Resurrection of Our Lord School
4861 Rosalia Drive
New Orleans
Wednesday Jan. 24
8:30 am
Baton Rouge Community Leaders Breakfast
Discussion of school choice in Louisiana, and the opportunities and challenges associated with providing quality education options to families.
Another Broken Egg
2531 Citiplace Ct #100
Baton Rouge
10:30 am
School Celebration & Tour
Gardere Community Christian School
8538 GSRI Ave.
Baton Rouge
Saturday, Jan. 27
3:00 pm
All Star Basketball Game
Hosanna Christian Academy Gym
8850 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge