In the News: School Choice Edition
This content originally appeared in the Put Kids First ND newsletter on Jan. 30, 2025.
Gov. Armstrong Proclaims 2025 School Choice Week for North Dakota
“Every person deserves and recognizes the role of an effective education and the immeasurable value it adds to their development and growth,” reads Gov. Armstrong’s proclamation. >>> read more
Beyond the Celebration: Helping Families Find the Right School for Their Kids
“As 9 million parents, teachers & families mark National School Choice Week at 27,000 events, we know some of the hardest work lies ahead.” >>> read the opinion
North Dakota Falls Short in 2025 Freedom ALEC Index of State Education
Earning a grade of “D” for overall education freedom, North Dakota ranked #45 out of 50 states in this year’s index. >>> see the rankings
America’s Governors Proclaim ‘School Choice Week’ in 2025
In a remarkable show of support, 23 governors have proclaimed that January 26 – February 1, 2025, will officially be “School Choice Week” in their respective states. >>> see the list
Student Testimony: Jalan Webb, GA
“Education choice is not just a choice; it is equity. Quality education can open doors to worlds one could have never conceived of prior to b eing equipped with it, and I hope to usher in that same inspiration as a rst-grade teacher and give that choice to thousands, if not millions of other students like myself.”
Thanks for reading. Stay tuned for the next edition of the top school choice news, polling, and stories you need to know.
This content originally appeared in the Put Kids First ND newsletter on Jan. 30, 2025.