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Governor Otter Proclaims "Idaho School and Teacher Choice Week"
posted by: Cindy Omlin | January 24, 2015, 07:04 PM   


In the first proclamation of its kind, Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter has proclaimed "Idaho School and Teacher Choice Week" in honor of National School Choice Week.  

The proclamation  states the following:

WHEREAS, all children in Idaho have the right to the highest-quality education possible; and

WHEREAS, citizens across Idaho agree that improving the quality of education in Idaho and expanding access to great schools should be an issue of importance to our state's leaders; and

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

WHEREAS, Idaho has a multitude of high-quality public schools, magnet schools, public charter schools, virtual schools, independent schools, home schools, intra-school and advanced educational opportunities

WHEREAS, educational variety not only helps to diversify our economy, but also enhances the vibrancy of our state; and, 

WHEREAS Idaho has many high-quality teaching professionals in public, private and charter schools across Idaho who are committed to educating children and exercising choice for professional protection and support that empowers them as academic professionals; and

WHEREAS, the vital cause of education reform is one that transcends ideology and political party affiliation; and

WHEREAS, research in Idaho and across our nation demonstrates the importance of providing children with multiple educational options;

WHEREAS, School Choice Week is a nationally celebrated event and during this week we join with millions of parents, educators, schools and organizations around the country to raise awareness of the need for effective educational options that challenge and motivate all our students to succeed;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter, do hereby recognize January 25th – 31st to be

IDAHO SCHOOL AND TEACHER CHOICE WEEK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this 27th day of January in the year of our Lord two thousand and fifteen and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred thirty-nine and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred twenty-five.

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