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How important is a child’s learning environment to his or her success, and how important are his or her natural gifts? School choice offers a nuanced response to the proverbial nature vs. nurture question, recognizing the role of both in a child’s success and happiness.

proverbial : 속담에도 나오는 / 유명한, 소문이 나 있는 (=famous) 

On one hand, school choice recognizes that children are different by nature; they have varying personalities, strengths, and ways of learning. Children’s natural differences are one reason we need a variety of schools. While a one-size-fits-all education can’t meet the diverse needs of every single child, school choice can allow parents to look for the school best tailored to their child’s unique needs. School choice also recognizes that the learning environment itself can impact a child’s success and happiness.

tailored : 잘[딱] 맞도록 만든 / (특정한 개인·목적을 위한) 맞춤의 (=tailor-made) 

Maybe, as an adult, you’ve felt the difference between a workplace environment that challenges, supports, and stimulates you, and one that drains you and stunts your growth. Kids spend nearly as much time at school as adults spend at a job, and that environment has a profound impact. Some children are easily inspired by the sheer discovery involved in math, science, and reading.

drain : (정신·힘·기운 등이) 빠지다

stunt : 성장[발달]을 방해[저해]하다 

sheer : 순전한, 순수한

Others find the subjects lackluster on their own and aren’t inspired until their life is touched by the example of a fantastic teacher or the uniqueness of a hands-on learning experience. Every child is different. Moms and dads are experts on their children’s needs, interests, and uniqueness – and moms and dads are best qualified to determine the learning environments that will inspire their daughters and sons. Parents, it’s not too soon to think about where your child will thrive in the 2020-2021 school year.

lackluster : 광택[윤, 활기]의 결여 

thrive : 번창하다, 잘 자라다 (=flourish) 

If your school works well for your child, share that success with others this National School Choice Week (Jan 26-Feb 1). It might encourage a parent who is struggling to find the right fit for his or her child. If you’re interested in switching schools, start researching your options right away at schoolchoiceweek.com. The more we encourage diverse, innovative learning environments and support families in finding the best fit, the more our children will be inspired to succeed and be happy.

Later this month, the nation’s largest-ever celebration of educational opportunity will kick off.

During National School Choice Week (Jan 26-Feb 1), 50,000 events and activities around the nation will raise awareness about K-12 education choices.

The real impact of school choice is what gives the Week such energy.

kick off : 시작하다. 개시하다.

A learning environment can change a life, sometimes unexpectedly.

Remember the Dr. Seuss story featuring a character who, until he actually tries it, insists a dish of green eggs and ham is not for him?

As President of National School Choice Week, I have the joy each month of hearing students, parents, and educators around the country share their own "green eggs and ham" moments.

A teacher who was ready to leave the education field – until she overcame her skepticism about teaching in a virtual school.

A mom who never dreamed she’d homeschool – until her son’s medical needs led her to discover its benefits.

A student who felt out of place in his previous school, but is now happy and thriving in a different traditional public school.

That’s the power of school choice.

green egg : 무정란

overcome : 극복하다

skepticism : 회의론, 회의적인 태도

virtual : 사실상의 (= real, actual)

feel out of place : 겉돌다, 사람들과 어울리지 못하다

All children learn differently and families’ needs vary.

In the midst of healthy differences and human change, choice empowers families to access the learning environments that work for them now.

School choice recognizes that parents are best positioned to know their child’s passion for botany, reading struggles, or penchant for drawing quirky cartoons.

And those same parents are best qualified to choose their children’s learning environments.

botany : 식물학

penchant : 애호 / a penchant for : ~에 대한 기호

quirky : 별난, 기발한

National School Choice Week celebrates traditional public, public charter, magnet, private, online, and home education.

We celebrate and support families, too, whichever type of school they choose.

That’s because when families and schools bring their gifts together, students succeed.

All children deserve to close their school books at the end of each week inspired and equipped to give back.

charter : 헌장

charter school : 헌장 학교 (* 지역 학교 위원회에서 독립적으로 기능하는 공립학교인데, 종종 교육 시스템의 다른 학교들과는 다른 교과 과정과 교육 철학을 가지고 있다.)

magnet school : 특성화 공립학교 (* 인종이나 통학 구역에 관계없이 다닐 수 있는 뛰어난 설비와 교육 과정을 갖춘 학교 / 다른 지역 학생들을 유치하기 위해 일부 교과목에 대해 특수반을 운영하는 대도시 학교)

equip : (필요한 지식 등을 가르쳐) 준비를 갖춰 주다 

So, if you love your school, celebrate it during School Choice Week!

If you’re searching for a school, be willing to try something new to find the right fit.

You might have a green-eggs-and-ham moment, when your child’s frustration with learning turns into an excited "I do love it!"

For more information, visit schoolchoiceweek.com.

frustration : 좌절