School Choice Week

WHEREAS, all children in Alabama should have the right to the highest-quality schools possible; and

WHEREAS, citizens across Alabama agree that improving the quality of education in Alabama and expanding access to highly effective schools should be an issue of importance to our state’s leaders; and

WHEREAS, Alabama recognizes the critical role that an effective and accountable system of education plays in preparing all children in Alabama to be successful in a global economy; and

WHEREAS, Alabama has a multitude of high-quality public schools and nonpublic schools; and

WHEREAS, Alabama has many high-quality teaching professionals in public and private schools across Alabama who are committed to educating children; and

WHEREAS, it is important for parents in Alabama to explore and identify the best education options available to their children; and

WHEREAS, research in Alabama and across our nation demonstrates conclusively that providing children with multiple schooling options improves academic performance:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim January 25 through 31, 2015, as

School Choice Week

in the State of the Alabama.