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Defending Ed President Nicole Neily Gives Remarks at the White House Roundtable for National School Choice Week 2026

January 29, 2026 in School Choice

On January 29, 2026, Defending Ed President and Founder Nicole Neily, appeared at a White House Roundtable for National School Choice Week (NSCW) 2026.

NSCW, held this year from January 25 – January 31, 2026, highlights the various school choice options that exist in each state. Additionally, this year Defending Ed celebrates the creation of a federal school choice tax credit under President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.

Read the full remarks below:

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