Thu. Nov 21st, 2024

This event is not organized or ran by the KGOP. OP-ED Written by a parent on the Education Expo Planning Committee.

The last few years have caused many of us to re-evaluate our priorities. They’ve also unearthed challenges in schools that have parents questioning whether their children’s education matches their family’s priorities and values. Many parents feel trapped because they don’t believe they have options. 

That’s where we come in! On May 6, we’ll be hosting the Second Annual Education Options Expo. This event exists to empower parents with the information and support they need to choose education that is a fit for their unique family. It’s like a (free!) farmers market for education info. Attendees can visit with all of the Exhibitors listed below to ask questions and gather information. They can also stop by our Solutions Center, where we’ll do our best to help parents overcome obstacles that keep them from making the education choice they’d prefer.

The Expo is being planned by a volunteer team of parents with combined experience in project management, event planning and education. Below you’ll find a list of simple things you could do to make a big difference for our event

PARTICIPATE
You can support our event by attending, whether you have school-age kids or not. Our Exhibitors are doing incredible work – stop by to say thank you and see how you can support them. We also need day-of volunteers for things like setup, clean up, greeting and more. Click here to volunteer.

PROMOTE
Our greatest need is spreading the word!
Please forward this email to your friends and family. We also invite you to follow us on Facebook and share our content.

PRAY
We want this event to be a blessing to families and the Exhibitors. Please pray for our volunteers and for an overall successful event.

We’re on a mission to empower families – will you join us?

Education Options Expo
Saturday, May 6 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
2345 North 10th Street, Kalamazoo MI 49009
Admission is FREE! RSVP and get updates by clicking here

Have questions or ideas? Contact the team at EducationOptionsExpo@gmail.com

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WorshipArts Kalamazoo
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Kalamazoo HEART
Kalamazoo Country Day School
Life Cycles Nature School
Michigan International Prep School
Classical Conversations
Kalamazoo Area Tutors
MiCHN
Heritage Christian Academy
Kalamazoo Home School Sports
Civitas Academy
Luc’s Light
Forest Academy
Tree of Life & Path of Life High School
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Kalamazoo Christian Schools
Tutor Doctor Kalamazoo – Portage
Student Statesmanship Institute
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
His Instrument Music Therapy
Catholic Schools- Diocese of Kalamazoo & Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo