As lawmakers arrive in Sacramento to begin the 2018 legislative session, local families and school leaders will join together to raise awareness about K-12 education options available to all students.
WHAT:
- The California celebration of National School Choice Week will begin at 5:00 PM and feature speaker presentations, family dinner, museum tour, scavenger hunt and entertainment.
WHO:
- Toni Valliere, KCRA-TV news anchor and parent of two school-aged children, will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
- Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week
- Dr. Nicole Conragan, president of California Parents of Public Virtual Education
- Jeff Rice, founder/director of APLUS+ Personalized Learning Association
- Tillie Elvrum, president of PublicSchoolOptions.Org
- California State Assemblyman Dante Acosta
- Deterding Elementary School Choir led by George Dozet
WHEN:
- Tuesday, January 16 at 5:00 p.m.
WHERE:
- California Museum (1020 O Street) in downtown Sacramento.
The lead organizer of the event is Charter Smart. Members of the media can register in advance by contacting Mike MeCey at the email address listed below.
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