**MEDIA ADVISORY**

Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Paul Mitchell to Host National School Choice Week Press Conference

WASHINGTON – TODAY, Congressional School Choice Caucus co-chairs, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Congressman Paul Mitchell (R-MI), will host a National School Choice Week press conference to discuss the importance of innovation and opportunity in education for children in grades K-12. In addition to members of Congress, the event will feature student, teacher, and administrator speakers from local private schools, public charter schools, as well as homeschooled students.

DETAILS:

When: Tuesday, January 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Where: Russell Senate Office Building, Room 325

Who (Subject to Change):

  • Representative Paul Mitchell (R-MI)
  • Senator Tim Scott (R-SC)
  • Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ)

Students and teachers from:

    • Washington Latin School, Washington D.C. (Public Charter School)
    • Eagle Academy
    • Richard Wright School for Journalism and Media Arts, Washington, D.C. (Public Charter School)

What: Press conference will feature Members of Congress, students, parents, and teachers discussing the importance of innovation and opportunity in education for children in grades K-12.

Press inquiries should be sent to scott_press@scott.senate.gov.

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