January 25, 2025

Maryland School Choice Fair

THE SCHOOL CHOICE FAIR IS A FORUM FOR FAMILIES TO LEARN ABOUT SCHOOL CHOICE  with more than 40 schools including public schools, public charter schools, specialty schools, faith schools, micro schools, on line schools, boarding schools and home schooling. The Fair will also feature representatives from more than 20 summer programs and activities and a HBCU expo. Three workshops, The ABC’S of Independent Schools and Five Tips for Finding The Right School For Your Child and Home Yo Kids will provide families with advice about schooling choices.  For entertainment, the Fair will showcase the National School Choice Week Dance, DC Retro Jumpers (double dutch), facepainting, a raffle, as well children’s book give away and old school CD and LP record give away.

2025 Maryland School Guide will post January 1, 2025
Blue Arrow
11:00 AM

School Fair Begins

12:15 PM

Workshop Session I

1:15 PM

Workshop Session II

1:15 PM

Workshop Session III

2:00 PM

Doors Closed

St. Mary's Catholic School
7201 Annapolis Rd,
Landover Hills, MD

Join us at St. Mary's Catholic School, located off the BW Parkway in Landover. The Fair is easily accessible from various communities, and our venue ensures convenience for all attendees. We're thrilled to be a nexus where diverse communities converge to explore and celebrate independent education.


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2025 School Choice Fair Workshops

We invite parents, students, and educators to join us for a series of informative and enriching sessions designed to empower families in navigating the world of education. Our workshops cover a wide range of topics to cater to different interests and needs.

2:15 pm

ABCs of Independent Schools

Black Student Fund Executive Director Leroy Nesbitt will answer questions about admissions and financial aid at independent schools.





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3:15 pm

Princeton Review’s Finding Your Dream Colleges

Princeton Review will provide a workshop on the admissions process, including an introduction to Princeton Review admissions resources, including test prep resources.

Home School Yo' Kids

Home School Expert Jae Carter will provide tools and resources to advance unconventional family learning experiences.




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4:15 pm

Five Tips For Finding the Right School for Your Child

Dr. Rona Frederick, Author of "Navigating School Selection 101: A Guide for African American Families", will share tips for how to identify schools that are the right fit for your child.

A Better Chance

A Better Chance (ABC) will conduct a workshop on ABC programs and provide information on becoming an ABC family.  ABC helps families access boarding, independent, and public schools of high achievement.


HBCU Expo
at St. Mary's Catholic School

National School Choice Week

National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, while generating widespread public awareness of the importance of opportunity in K-12 education. PGPAEO and BSF are proud to Partner with National School Choice Week.

Tips for Attending

Get the Most Out of Your School Fair Experience

Attending the School Choice Fair is an exciting opportunity to explore various educational options for your child. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your visit.
Register

It is completely free!

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Have a Plan

Text below is a list of participating schools. Start research on difference schooling models (here). Create a list of schools and schooling options to visit before the event.

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Think of Significant Questions

Be honest and consider what types of questions your child might ask.

3
Visit as many areas as possible

Our event will utilize spaces across St. Mary's space. Check out the Expo, the schools, the entertainment, etc.

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Attend Workshops

Workshops cover a range of education choice topics.

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Make it Fun!

Make sure to stop by the information tables, where you can find various organizations offering education services.

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