Secretary DeVos to Attend Parents Challenge 20th Anniversary Celebration

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Secretary DeVos to Attend Parents Challenge 20th Anniversary Celebration

The Secretary will highlight group’s work to promote school choice in Colorado, discuss education freedom
Contact:   Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov
Event Date 1 : June 26, 2019 - 12:00pm

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will deliver remarks and participate in a panel discussion at the 20th Anniversary Celebration for Parents Challenge in Colorado Springs on Wednesday, June 26.

The Secretary’s visit will spotlight the work done by Parents Challenge to empower students and families with more education freedom. The Colorado Springs-based organization helps inform parents on education options available for their children and how to pursue them. Parents Challenge also offers scholarships for local students to attend public and private schools.

Secretary DeVos will deliver brief remarks during the event, followed by a panel discussion titled, “Why Choice Matters.” The discussion will highlight stories of parents and students and demonstrate how education freedom has led to better results for students and their families.

Event 1
Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos

What :

Remarks at the Parents Challenge 20th Anniversary Celebration
(Open press)
When :

Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at noon MDT

Where :

James Irwin Charter Elementary School
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, Colorado

NOTE:
Credentialed media interested in attending the event must RSVP to press@ed.gov by 8 a.m. MDT, on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. A valid media credential and photo ID will be required for access to the event.

All press must arrive 20 minutes prior to the start of the event to ensure entry.

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