Hundreds of students, teachers, and school leaders will celebrate education and opportunity with a trip to the South Carolina Aquarium and a program of student performances from charter and private schools.

The event, planned for January 22 at 10:00 a.m., will focus on kids and educators. Students, teachers, and school leaders from a variety of school types will enjoy the aquarium and celebrate their education at this fun- and learning-filled event. More than 500 people are expected to attend the event at the South Carolina Aquarium.

The goal of the event is to spotlight educational options for South Carolina students and tell student success stories. The celebration is timed to coincide with National School Choice Week (January 21-27, 2018), which will feature more than 32,000 events across the country.

“We are excited to host a great event celebrating School Choice Week in Charleston,” said Shaunette Parker, executive director of My SC Education. “This event will feature an array of speakers including educators, parents, and students. Our goal is to shine a spotlight on the need for effective education options for every child in the Palmetto State!”

Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina, My SC Education, and the Palmetto Promise Institute are the lead organizers of the event along with many schools.

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 more than 32,000 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.