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Dr. Martin W. Schoppmeyer, Jr. is excited about the
upcoming School Choice Arkansas Schools and Community
expo.
"We want to showcase the educational options in
Northwest Arkansas," he explained. "We want people to
be able to make an educated choice about which institution
best suits their child's goals, aspirations and needs."
Schoppmeyer is founder and superintendent of schools at
Hass Hall Academy and serves as CEO and is the founder of
School Choice Arkansas. The Schools and Community Expo is
a free event to explore educational opportunities in Northwest
Arkansas. Businesses, organizations, and community groups will
provide information on arts, sports, tutoring, and after-school
care, according to SchoolChoiceArkansas.org.
"No longer are families limited by the zip code in which they live to
determine what school they can attend," he said. "We have a multitude of
private and public options that don't have traditional school boundaries."
There are more school choices now than ever before with public schools,
charter schools and private schools, Schoppmeyer detailed.
The one-day event will allow families to identify schools that meet their
expectations and needs.
"Families will also have an opportunity to get exposed to various community
resources," he said. "We can assist with their decisions not only when it comes
to finding a school, but also when it's finding a dentist or a doctor."
Schoppmeyer offers a suggestion for anyone wanting to attend the event.
"Just come with an open mind," he said. "Mingle and meet some folks and
walk away with resources that they previously didn't have."
SCHOOL CHOICE IMPORTANT
TO ARKANSAS
By Dave Woods • Official Kids Mag
School Choice Arkansas empowers all of Arkansas
to make informed, educated decisions about their
children's educational pathway.
We can help you find the best schools in Arkansas. No
longer is one's educational opportunities limited to a zip
code.
Our search engine is based on ACT Aspire testing data,
which is an objective metric for assessing the quality of
education offered by schools.
Our mission is to empower you to make the best
educational decisions possible for your child.
Source: SchoolChoiceArkansas.org
PROUD SUPPORTER
OF SCHOOL CHOICE
ARKANSAS
