POF17: School Choice with Andrew Campanella

We all want our kids to get a good education and be successful in school.  BUT not every school fits your child’s unique needs and abilities. Is your child gifted?  Does your child have learning disabilities? Is the school your child in just not a good fit? Do you know you have a choice and the right to choose a school that fits your child?  Are you aware of the many options that are available? This may seem like an exciting concept but also daunting because where do you start?    In this episode, Andrew Campanella, the President of National School Choice week in The United States talks about how and when parents can look for alternatives for their kids based on their needs.     Why should you care?  The fact is that if kids are unhappy in school, even if the school is considered a good school, it can lead to higher rates of dropouts and for students that drop out, this affects their confidence, and self esteem.  Studies show that students who dropout are at higher risk of incarceration, will earn less over their lifetime and have shorter lifespans.    This episode is of great value to every parent with school aged children, no matter where you live!    About Andrew Campanella    Andrew Campanella is the president of National School Choice Week, the largest public awareness effort in the U.S. focusing on opportunity in K-12 education.    With the goal of informing parents of their school choice options, Andrew and the NSCW team work with more than 21,000 schools annually—along with thousands of organizations and homeschooling groups. Under Andrew’s leadership, NSCW has experienced remarkable growth, from 150 events and activities in 2011 to more than 40,000 in 2019. In recognition of this work, Andrew was named by PRNews magazine as the Event Marketer of the Year for 2015.    Andrew is the author of the forthcoming book, The School Choice Roadmap: 7 Steps to Finding the Right School for Your Child, a guidebook that helps parents identify education environments that meet their children’s needs. (Beaufort Books, January 2020).    Pre-Order The School Choice Roadmap https://www.amazon.com/School-Choice-Roadmap-Steps-Finding/dp/0825309328/    *Do you want to win a free copy of Andrew’s book?  To enter the draw for a free signed copy, subscribe to Parenting our Future Podcast, give the podcast 5 stars (if it feels right), take a screenshot of your subscription and send it to [email protected]    The first 20 people to email Robbin directly with the above requirements will be sent a signed copy.  Residents of The United States only as this is specific to the US. Free Canadian resources below in the “from the podcast section”    Web: https://www.andrewrcamp.com Twitter: @schoolchoicewk  Facebook: @schoolchoiceweek Instagram: @schoolchoiceweek   From the Podcast: National School Choice Week Website https://schoolchoiceweek.com  The School Choice Roadmap Website https://www.schoolchoiceroadmap.com What is school choice https://schoolchoiceweek.com/what-is-school-choice/ School choice policies in your state https://schoolchoiceweek.com/mystate/# School choice in Canada https://drishtimagazine.com/lifestyle-lifestyle/2014/10/how-much-school-choice-do-parents-in-canada-enjoy/   Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to www.facebook.com/parenting4connection  With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that!  I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to