IN TWO WEEKS: Albuquerque School Fair to Spotlight Local Education Options

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents across Albuquerque can learn about all of the different schools available for their kids on Saturday, Jan. 24–all in one room. The Albuquerque School fair starts at 11:00 AM at the University of New Mexico's Student Union Building. More than 70 school options will have representatives available to talk with families about their school options, including public charter schools, private schools, traditional and magnet schools, homeschooling resources and more.

The event, organized by Public Charter Schools of New Mexico in collaboration with the nonprofit National School Choice Awareness Foundation, is timed to coincide with National School Choice Week. It will take place from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, Jan. 24 at The University of New Mexico Student Union Building in the Grand Ballroom (203 Cornell Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106). In addition to searching for schools, attendees can enjoy balloon art, face painting, and complimentary snacks.

"This event is a great opportunity for parents to explore what's available and for students to feel seen, supported, and excited about learning because it's a true celebration of school choice in New Mexico," said Angela Lopez, Field Director of Public Charter Schools of New Mexico. "From charter and magnet schools to private and homeschool programs, families can discover all the incredible ways students are learning, growing, and thriving."

National School Choice Week runs Jan. 25–31 and includes 28,000 events across America. The goal of the week is to raise awareness about the various education options available to families, empower parents to find the learning environment that best suits their child's needs, and help them feel confident in navigating those choices.

For more information, visit schoolchoiceweek.com/events/albuquerque-school-fair.

The National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We show parents how K–12 school choice can change their children's lives, and then guide them through the process of finding schools that best meet their children's needs. Our three charitable programs––National School Choice Week, Navigate School Choice, and Conoce tus Opciones Escolares––raise equal awareness of the public, charter, magnet, private, online, home, and nontraditional education options available for families. We are nonpolitical and do not advocate for or against legislation at any level of government.

SOURCE National School Choice Week