State Legislators to Participate in School Tours and Read-Alouds for National School Choice Week
January 24th, 2025 (Raleigh, NC) – Parents for Educational Freedom North Carolina (PEFNC) is excited to announce a series of celebratory events in honor of National School Choice Week. These events, taking place on January 27th and January 28th, will occur at two schools to highlight the diverse educational opportunities available to families in the state.
As part of the celebration, state legislators will visit schools, read a book to the students, and participate in guided tours. During these visits, legislators will meet students who benefit from North Carolina’s educational options, gaining first-hand insights into the transformative impact of school choice programs. Representative Erin Paré will visit RISE Charter School in Raleigh, Senator Brad Overcash will visit Gaston Christian School in Gastonia, and Senator Val Applewhite will visit Grace Community School in Fayetteville.
Monday, January 27
9:00am – 10:30am – RISE SE Raleigh Charter School (3420 Idlewood Village Dr., Raleigh)
9:00am – 10:30am – Gaston Christian School (1625 Lowell Bethesda Rd., Gastonia)
Tuesday, January 28
9:30am – 11:00am – Grace Community School (3744 Legion Rd., Hope Mills)
"National School Choice Week is an annual reminder of all the excellent educational choices offered in North Carolina and across our nation," said Mike Long, President of PEFNC. "More students than ever before are celebrating this year and we are thrilled that members of our state legislature are eager to meet the students and families who are directly impacted by these programs. Whether traditional public, public charter, private, or home school, PEFNC is committed to empowering parents to find the best fit for their child's education. That is worth celebrating - this week and all year long."
Today, there are approximately 1,358,003 students enrolled in traditional public schools, 139,985 in public charter schools, 131,230 in private schools, and 157,642 in homeschools in North Carolina.
Join us in celebrating the power of educational freedom and the future of learning in North Carolina during National School Choice Week, as PEFNC will be highlighting educational choice on our social media platforms, including X, Facebook, and Instagram.
For more information about the event, please contact Parents for Educational Freedom North Carolina (PEFNC) at [email protected].