The largest series of education-related events in US history begins today. National School Choice Week, which runs from January 24-30, 2016, will feature an unprecedented 16,140 events across the country. (www.schoolchoiceweek.com/kickoff) The governors of 32 US states, along with more than 240 mayors and county leaders, have issued official proclamations recognizing January 24-30, 2016 as “School Choice Week” in their states and localities. These elected leaders have called on residents to use National School Choice Week to “explore and identify the best education options available for their children.” National School Choice Week shines a positive spotlight on effective education options for children, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling. Events during National School Choice Week – which are independently planned by schools, organizations, homeschool groups, chambers of commerce, organizations, and individuals – include everything from open houses at schools, school fairs, policy roundtable discussions, homeschool information sessions, and school assemblies. There will also be rallies or events at 20 state capitol buildings during the Week, as well as a social media Thunderclap designed to get the hashtag #SchoolChoice to trend (www.schoolchoiceweek.com/tweet). “The goal of National School Choice Week is to raise awareness among parents that when it comes to their children’s K-12 education, they have options,” said Andrew R. Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. “School Choice Week also provides an opportunity for people who believe that parents should have more options for their kids to have their voices heard. We are grateful that so many students, parents, teachers, schools, organizations, and elected officials are joining us in this positive, celebratory Week of events, activities, and celebrations.”