DeKalb to hold school choice expo

Parents seeking alternatives to their nearby public school in DeKalb County can attend an information fair about transferring to a different school.

The system will hold its fifth annual "School Choice Expo" Jan. 21. Parents will be able to browse displays and ask teachers and administrators about the alternatives. Options include charter schools, magnet programs and transfers from failing schools as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act.

The expo is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mall at Stonecrest, 2929 Turner Hill Rd., Lithonia.

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