We're Celebrating National School Choice Week 🎉

We joined millions of Americans to celebrate the fourteenth annual National School Choice Week (NSCW) on January 21-27.

Charles,   We joined millions of Americans to celebrate the fourteenth annual National School Choice Week (NSCW) on January 21-27, as strong supporters of not only quality education but quality Christ-centered K-12 education so that families and culture flourish.   NSCW was officially formed as a nonprofit entity in 2011 with the objective to host "the world's largest celebration of opportunity in education." This year's celebration holds special significance as states across the country continue to implement school choice programs.   As part of NSCW, we hosted a Christian Education Summit in Arkansas where Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders spoke to Christian school leaders from throughout the state. We also hosted a discussion with Sam Sorbo, host of The Sam Sorbo Show, where she shared her thoughts and answered questions on the importance of parental involvement in education. Learn More About NSCW Arkansas Christian Education Summit On January 22nd, we hosted dozens of Christian school leaders and other education stakeholders from across the state for its Arkansas Christian Education Summit on Monday. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders addressed the Summit attendees, answering questions about the Arkansas LEARNS Act, which she signed into law last year.   Sanders explained how she developed the revolutionary school choice initiative and touted the partnerships that helped garner wide support for the bill, including a partnership with State Representative Keith Brooks who also attended the Herzog Foundation's Summit. Read More Herzog Foundation Welcomes Sam Sorbo to HF Podcast Network We welcomed Sam Sorbo on January 23rd for a special discussion on the importance of education freedom and parental involvement in education. Sam's podcast, The Sam Sorbo Show, is now joining the Herzog Foundation's Podcast Network. Listen and subscribe to The Sam Sorbo Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Subscribe 2024 School Choice Week Coverage Check out The Lion's 2024 National School Choice Week coverage below on school choice wins from across the country! Read more National School Choice Week coverage in your state at ReadLion.com. Sign Up for Updates 'New normal': Parent survey shows demand for school choice has reached new record high The National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF) surveyed 2,595 parents around the country from Jan. 2-4, concluding school choice is a "new normal" for K-12 education. Read More This national school choice week, let's celebrate return to founding principles The school choice policies sweeping the nation may be among the most innovative—and promising—enacted in recent memory. Yet they also embody a return to principles first enshrined in American law nearly 400 years ago. Read More   These states are gearing up for school choice in 2024 School choice is going to be a hot-button issue next year as several states are set to propose legislation expanding education options, while others are gearing up to defend against lawsuits claiming the programs are unconstitutional and an "existential threat" to public schools. Read More   The best way to fight indoctrination in schools: School choice Education freedom is the "great equalizer" and has "the biggest impact" on preventing indoctrination in the schools, proclaimed Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds. "You can … say 'no' to critical race theory, 'no' to indoctrination, but they [schools] can find ways around it."Read More   Poll: 70% of Americans support expanding school choice options When asked, "If we make K-12 education more flexible for families, do you think this would improve or weaken our nation's overall education system?," 69% of respondents said it would either "strongly" improve (33%) or "somewhat" (36%) improve education. Read More   School choice is better for democracy than government schooling As state after state embraces policies that empower parents with more options in K-12 education, opponents of school choice are claiming that it is a "threat to democracy." But if anything, school choice is better for democracy than government-run schooling. Read More Follow Us! Stay up-to-date with the latest from the Herzog Foundation by following us on social media. Herzog Foundation, 105 NW 188th Street, Smithville, MO 64089, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences