My Top Five Picks for National School Choice Week 2024

National School Choice Week 2024 is approaching in just a few weeks, and I am thrilled about the numerous events we have planned across the country. There will be tens of thousands of events taking place in a single week, including 71 large-scale “flagship” events in 45 states across the country. I am excited to share my top five picks with you!

Alissa Jacques Saint-Pierre

Navigation Partnerships Manager

Alissa Jacques Saint-Pierre is the Navigation Partnerships Manager at the National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF), where she builds partnerships that help families navigate their K-12 education options with clarity and confidence.

Over the past decade, she has worked as a classroom teacher, policy researcher, and strategic communicator, bringing a unique perspective on how families experience school choice. She is committed to creating student-centered systems that ensure young people are placed in schools where they feel safe, supported, and set-up for success.

In addition to her role at NSCAF, Alissa serves as the Board Chair of the National Association of Black Microschool Leaders (NABML) and on the Junior Board of Advocates for Children of New York.