Schools around the country are observing National School Choice Week, which seeks to educate parents and students about the many learning options available to them. The focus of the week is on providing families with the opportunity to research and evaluate the K-12 school choices available for their children in advance of the 2017-18 school year. Organizers also seek to raise awareness of the importance of providing every child with effective education options.
Southeast Iowa provides many education options, including several traditional public schools that allow open enrollment, private schools such as the Iowa Mennonite School, and non-traditional education such as Mid-Prairie’s alternative learning center and home school assistance program. There are also options such as public charter schools, magnet schools, and online academies throughout the state. Additionally, Iowa has programs allowing qualifying children to receive scholarships or tax credits to attend private schools. For more information about National School Choice Week, click on the link below.