There are more than 32,000 events planned across the nation for National School Choice Week, Jan. 21-27, and nearly 4,000 of those are set to take place in Texas. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has also officially declared the week of Jan. 21 School Choice Week in Texas. During National School Choice Week, schools, homeschool groups, organizations and individuals work to raise awareness of the different K-12 education options available to families—traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online learning and homeschooling. "As so many parents know, one size simply doesn't fit all when it comes to education,” Abbott said in a video posted yesterday. “Many students are in schools that simply don't fit their needs, and parents often find themselves powerless to do anything about it. As governor, I am committed to improving our education system and to ensuring that no child is stuck in a failing school.” Hundreds of events are planned throughout the week in Houston, including the state’s official flagship event, "Stronger Together, A Celebration of School Choice." More than 2,500 students, parents, teachers and community leaders are expected to gather at Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford St., Houston, from 10 a.m.-noon this Saturday, Jan. 27. Attendees can learn about various Houston-area schools, meet the Astros mascot and run the bases on the field. Educator and author Steve Perry will be the featured guest speaker, and local teachers, leaders and parents will share their stories. For more information and to see a comprehensive list of events planned in the area, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com/map-event.