[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 26, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E131]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         COMMENDING THE EFFORTS OF NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK

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                            HON. JOE BARTON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2011

  Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, parents across this country have 
taken a stand, and they are demanding more academic choices for their 
children. In that spirit, I would like to highlight that this week, 
January 23-29, marks the inaugural ``National School Choice Week,'' an 
event that promotes giving parents a choice on education.
  The mission of National School Choice Week is simple: we need a K-12 
education system that provides a wide array of options. We need an 
effective education system that has the flexibility to personalize and 
motivate students and allow parents to choose the school that is best 
for their child.
  To provide a system of learning that meets the needs of tomorrow's 
students, we need to empower the parents, teachers and school systems 
today. I am honored to take this opportunity to champion this cause and 
the individual freedom to choose. I believe that promoting educational 
choice for parents and students is a vital part of the educational 
process. Our students deserve the best teachers, facilities, and 
studying environments. I am proud to say that I am ``all in'' for 
National School Choice Week.

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