National School Choice Week is happening next week, January 25 – 31. From the celebration’s start in 2011 with just a few events a year, to more than 28,000 around the country in 2026, every education sector that celebrates diverse options for students will be rallying, knocking on doors and advocating at every level to show their support for education opportunity.
Here In Washington
- On Tuesday, January 27, a panel of experts will participate in a Hill luncheon briefing with State and Federal policy updates and insights, sponsored by the Defense of Freedom Institute. CER’s Jeanne Allen will be sharing her thoughts on recent developments. Join us.
- That evening, there will be a NSCW celebratory reception featuring Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL), and Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) highlighting the historic expansion of education freedom. If you’re in town, please register to participate.
- On Wednesday, January 28, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) will hold a hearing titled Empowering Families Through Educational Choice in America. Among those testifying is 2022 Yass Prize Finalist Cris Gulacy-Worrel of Oakmont Education, representing the plethora of education options that exist across the Yass Prize and other entrepreneurial networks across the country. Tune In.
Meet The Education Entrepreneurs Who Make School Work Better for Kids
No matter where you are, the brightest innovators and thought leaders working through the continuum of education today are just a click away! Listen and watch these provocative conversations, stories, and innovations accelerating excellence in education across the country.
Visit the over 200 Yass Prize Awardees at yassprize.org, where you can search all efforts to advance Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and Permissionless education.
Speaking of which, the 2026 Yass Prize Application will open soon. Keep your eyes on the Prize!
Parent Power Momentum
Not only are states like Texas and Florida making real live updates and improvements to their programs, but sixteen governors around the country have opted in to participate with the Education Choice for Children Act (ECCA), the federal tax credit scholarship program.
Track how your state stands on the Parent Power! Index.
Follow CER on X and LinkedIn to keep up with the latest news during National School Choice Week (and beyond). See you next week?