Columbia Standard

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and South Carolina Education Superintendent Ellen Weaver will be visiting Orange Grove Charter School's elementary campus on Monday, January 22, 2024. This visit marks the beginning of National School Choice Week, a week-long event dedicated to promoting the importance of school choice and ensuring that every child has access to a quality education. The event will take place at Orange Grove Charter School located at 1225 Orange Branch Rd, Charleston, SC 29407.

During their visit, Senator Tim Scott and Superintendent Ellen Weaver will tour the school, meet with students, parents, and teachers, and discuss the significance of school choice. The aim is to emphasize the importance of providing options for families to choose the educational environment that best suits their child's needs.

Orange Grove Charter School is known for its commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students. By hosting this event at Orange Grove Charter School, Senator Scott and Superintendent Weaver hope to highlight the success and effectiveness of charter schools in offering educational alternatives to traditional public schools.

In a media advisory, Senator Scott stated, "I am excited to kick off National School Choice Week at Orange Grove Charter School. It is crucial that we provide families with the ability to choose the best educational setting for their children. This visit will allow us to see firsthand the positive impact that school choice can have on students and their families."

Superintendent Weaver echoed Senator Scott's sentiments, emphasizing the importance of school choice in ensuring that every child has access to a quality education. She said, "We are thrilled to have Senator Scott join us in celebrating National School Choice Week. This event serves as a reminder of the importance of empowering parents to make choices about their child's education. By visiting Orange Grove Charter School, we can witness the success of school choice in action."

The event is open to the press, and media representatives are encouraged to attend. Those interested in covering the event should RSVP to press@scott.senate.gov.

National School Choice Week provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the importance of school choice in America. It encourages policymakers, educators, and families to work together to ensure that every child has access to a quality education. By visiting Orange Grove Charter School, Senator Tim Scott and Superintendent Ellen Weaver are taking an active role in advocating for school choice and highlighting its impact on students and families.

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