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Baltimore's Upcoming Student Showcase

On January 28, 2026, Baltimore will play host to an inspiring event where up to 500 students will come together to celebrate their love for their schools and appreciation for educational choices. This gathering coincides with National School Choice Week, a nation-wide initiative aimed at increasing awareness around various educational opportunities available to families.

Organized in partnership with the Morgan State University Alumni Association’s Washington DC Metropolitan Area Chapter and the National School Choice Awareness Foundation, the event will take place at the Pearlstone Theater from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The event will feature a rich variety of student testimonials from both students and parents, sharing their personal experiences and how school choice has revolutionized their educational journeys. Attendees can also look forward to engaging performances, including dance showcases and art displays, as students proudly exhibit their diverse talents and creativity.

Kimberly Harrison, Programming Committee Chair of the Morgan State University Alumni Association, emphasized the importance of such platforms, stating, "Students thrive when families can choose among many learning environments. A student showcase serves as a powerful platform for schools to highlight their unique programs, talents, and offerings; thereby, empowering students and families to make well-informed decisions about the educational pathways that best support their students' goals for college and beyond."

The choice of school is integral to a child's educational experience, and in Maryland, the landscape has evolved tremendously over the past decade. Families now have access to a broader array of K-12 options, including public schools, charter schools, magnet programs, private institutions, online education, homeschooling, and many non-traditional learning environments. This variety is essential, as it allows parents to find the best fit for their children’s individual learning needs.

National School Choice Week, which runs from January 25 to 31, is celebrated across the United States with over 28,000 events organized to promote various educational prospects. The primary aim of this initiative is to inform families about their choices, empowering them to navigate the educational system confidently.

To participate in this year’s Baltimore event, families, educators, and community members are encouraged to attend. This not only serves to uplift the student community but also provides a great opportunity for networking and connecting with other families who are confronting similar educational challenges.

For further details regarding the event, interested parties can visit National School Choice Week or reach out to Kimberly Harrison directly at [email protected] or via phone at 202-486-5418.

The National School Choice Awareness Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to showing parents how K-12 school choice can positively influence their children’s futures. They guide families through the process of finding the right educational settings that cater to their child's unique needs. Through its three charitable programs—National School Choice Week, Navigate School Choice, and Conoce tus Opciones Escolares—the foundation strives to raise awareness of educational options, helping families discover the multitude of choices available whether they be public, charter, magnet, private, online, home, or non-traditional education offerings.

This upcoming event in Baltimore embodies the spirit of choice in education and promises not only to celebrate student achievements but also to highlight the importance of parental empowerment in education decisions.