What is Public Schools Week?
Public Schools Week is February 24-28, 2025. It’s an annual week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions and achievements of educators and education advocates in our public schools and the communities they serve. Led by the Learning First Alliance (LFA), a coalition of 12 national education groups with a collective membership exceeding 10 million, Public Schools Week invites the education community, parents, lawmakers and others to join us in spotlighting our nation’s public schools and the dedicated individuals behind them. We invite you to join us in celebrating and supporting our public schools during Public Schools Week and all year long.
Why celebrate Public Schools Week?
Research consistently demonstrates that parents and community members are largely supportive of their local public schools, recognizing the vital role educators play in preparing children for success in an evolving world.Public Schools Week aims to showcase the dynamic things happening in public schools, how we are responding to current and post-pandemic challenges, and the invaluable lessons learned, ultimately contributing to the ongoing improvement of K-12 education.
How can you participate in Public Schools Week?
Help spread the word on social media about the outstanding work happening in public schools and by educators and education professions. Explore the social media resources in the #PSW25 toolkit and customize them to amplify the positive stories from your perspective.
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Check out our one-pager for more information about Public Schools Week.
#PSW25 Toolkit
Check out our #PSW25 toolkit for social media graphics, sample posts and other materials to help celebrate your local public schools. While most of the materials were crafted for #PSW25, we invite you to adapt them to use all year long.
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