As confusion surrounding educational options grows, it’s time the public hears more real-life stories from students and parents on how educational choice has made a difference in their lives.
Millions of families have benefited from the power to choose the best learning environment for their child, but there are still more that need access to a wider variety of educational opportunities.
Submissions open mid-October
Tell Your Story:
- Film a 45-120 second video on one of the following topics:
- How educational choice made a difference in my life
- Why I need access to educational choice options
Who is eligible?
- Students, parents, or alumni of existing choice programs (public school choice, charter, magnet, private school, virtual learning, or homeschool)
- Students and families who want choice in their state
Judging and Prizes
- A People’s Choice winner will be chosen through public voting. A panel of judges that includes representatives from national organizations representing the full spectrum of educational choice will select the grand prize winners and finalists.
- 3 Grand Prize Winners- $15,000 cash prize
- 1 People’s Choice Winner- $10,000 cash prize
- 3 Finalists- $5,000 cash prize
The winners will be announced during National School Choice, Jan. 21-27, 2018.
For more information, email Joe Follick at joe@excelined.org.
