Those interested in learning about what expanded parental choice in education would mean in Rhode Island are invited to a school choice reception hosted by Rhode Island Families for School Choice. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at Providence Hebrew Day School.

WHAT:

  • Informational reception about school choice in Rhode Island

WHO:

  • Jonathan Butcher, education director of the Goldwater Institute
  • Interested parents, community members, and citizens

WHEN:

  • 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24

WHERE:

  • Providence Hebrew Day School, 450 Elmgrove Ave., Providence

Held every January, National School Choice Week is an independent public awareness effort designed to shine a positive spotlight on effective education options for every child. Through thousands of independently planned events across the country, National School Choice Week raises public awareness of all types of educational choices available to children. These options include traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, online learning, private schools, and homeschooling.