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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — California parents showed strong demand for K–12 school choice in the past year, with Golden State families more likely than parents nationwide to choose public charter schools.

According to a survey of 599 California parents released today by the National School Choice Awareness Foundation ahead of National School Choice Week (January 25–31), an estimated 5.1 million California parents of school-aged children considered a new school for at least one of their children in 2025. Overall, 81% of California parents considered a new school for at least one of their children, compared with 75% nationwide. Ultimately, 22% enrolled a child in a new school or learning environment, similar to the national average.

Charter schools accounted for a larger share of new enrollments in California than elsewhere in the country. Among parents who enrolled a child in a new school, 25% chose a public charter school, compared with 17% nationwide.

Parents most often cited practical reasons for searching, including school-level transitions (34%), children entering school for the first time (25%), and moving to a new community (11%). When evaluating options, California parents prioritized a safe, supportive environment (64%), a positive social environment (56%), and a particular educational theme or approach (45%).

Looking ahead, demand shows little sign of easing. Sixty-nine percent of California parents say they are likely to consider a new school for at least one of their children within the next 12 months, exceeding the national rate of 62%.

California families can choose among traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet programs, private schools, online learning options, and homeschooling or microschools. While charter and magnet schools offer tuition-free public options, many have application deadlines or lotteries. California does not provide state funding for private school tuition, though some families access scholarships through schools or nonprofits, and homeschoolers may receive support through charter-affiliated programs.

“The overwhelming demand for school choice in California is especially notable given the state’s mix of charter schools, magnet programs, online learning, and limited choice within the traditional public school system—but no programs that make private education more affordable,” said Andrew Campanella, president and CEO of the National School Choice Awareness Foundation. “Recent efforts to restrict public charter schools clearly run counter to what parents want. We hope decision-makers look at these results and recognize that California families need more choices, not fewer. And for parents, starting the school search early is critical in a state where supply is limited.”

National School Choice Week, running January 25–31, will offer California parents opportunities to learn more about their education options. More than 1,900 schools and organizations across the state will host events including school fairs, information sessions, open houses, and parent nights. More information is available at SchoolChoiceWeek.com.

About NSCAF

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.

Survey Details

California results are based on a survey of 599 California parents of school-aged children ages 5–18, conducted December 2–10, 2025, using SurveyMonkey’s national audience panel. The margin of error is ±4.0 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.

 

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — California parents showed strong demand for K–12 school choice in the past year, with Golden State families more likely than parents nationwide to choose public charter schools.

According to a survey of 599 California parents released today by the National School Choice Awareness Foundation ahead of National School Choice Week (January 25–31), an estimated 5.1 million California parents of school-aged children considered a new school for at least one of their children in 2025. Overall, 81% of California parents considered a new school for at least one of their children, compared with 75% nationwide. Ultimately, 22% enrolled a child in a new school or learning environment, similar to the national average.

Charter schools accounted for a larger share of new enrollments in California than elsewhere in the country. Among parents who enrolled a child in a new school, 25% chose a public charter school, compared with 17% nationwide.

Parents most often cited practical reasons for searching, including school-level transitions (34%), children entering school for the first time (25%), and moving to a new community (11%). When evaluating options, California parents prioritized a safe, supportive environment (64%), a positive social environment (56%), and a particular educational theme or approach (45%).

Looking ahead, demand shows little sign of easing. Sixty-nine percent of California parents say they are likely to consider a new school for at least one of their children within the next 12 months, exceeding the national rate of 62%.

California families can choose among traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet programs, private schools, online learning options, and homeschooling or microschools. While charter and magnet schools offer tuition-free public options, many have application deadlines or lotteries. California does not provide state funding for private school tuition, though some families access scholarships through schools or nonprofits, and homeschoolers may receive support through charter-affiliated programs.

“The overwhelming demand for school choice in California is especially notable given the state’s mix of charter schools, magnet programs, online learning, and limited choice within the traditional public school system—but no programs that make private education more affordable,” said Andrew Campanella, president and CEO of the National School Choice Awareness Foundation. “Recent efforts to restrict public charter schools clearly run counter to what parents want. We hope decision-makers look at these results and recognize that California families need more choices, not fewer. And for parents, starting the school search early is critical in a state where supply is limited.”

National School Choice Week, running January 25–31, will offer California parents opportunities to learn more about their education options. More than 1,900 schools and organizations across the state will host events including school fairs, information sessions, open houses, and parent nights. More information is available at SchoolChoiceWeek.com.

About NSCAF

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.

Survey Details

California results are based on a survey of 599 California parents of school-aged children ages 5–18, conducted December 2–10, 2025, using SurveyMonkey’s national audience panel. The margin of error is ±4.0 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.

 

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — California parents showed strong demand for K–12 school choice in the past year, with Golden State families more likely than parents nationwide to choose public charter schools.

According to a survey of 599 California parents released today by the National School Choice Awareness Foundation ahead of National School Choice Week (January 25–31), an estimated 5.1 million California parents of school-aged children considered a new school for at least one of their children in 2025. Overall, 81% of California parents considered a new school for at least one of their children, compared with 75% nationwide. Ultimately, 22% enrolled a child in a new school or learning environment, similar to the national average.

Charter schools accounted for a larger share of new enrollments in California than elsewhere in the country. Among parents who enrolled a child in a new school, 25% chose a public charter school, compared with 17% nationwide.

Parents most often cited practical reasons for searching, including school-level transitions (34%), children entering school for the first time (25%), and moving to a new community (11%). When evaluating options, California parents prioritized a safe, supportive environment (64%), a positive social environment (56%), and a particular educational theme or approach (45%).

Looking ahead, demand shows little sign of easing. Sixty-nine percent of California parents say they are likely to consider a new school for at least one of their children within the next 12 months, exceeding the national rate of 62%.

California families can choose among traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet programs, private schools, online learning options, and homeschooling or microschools. While charter and magnet schools offer tuition-free public options, many have application deadlines or lotteries. California does not provide state funding for private school tuition, though some families access scholarships through schools or nonprofits, and homeschoolers may receive support through charter-affiliated programs.

“The overwhelming demand for school choice in California is especially notable given the state’s mix of charter schools, magnet programs, online learning, and limited choice within the traditional public school system—but no programs that make private education more affordable,” said Andrew Campanella, president and CEO of the National School Choice Awareness Foundation. “Recent efforts to restrict public charter schools clearly run counter to what parents want. We hope decision-makers look at these results and recognize that California families need more choices, not fewer. And for parents, starting the school search early is critical in a state where supply is limited.”

National School Choice Week, running January 25–31, will offer California parents opportunities to learn more about their education options. More than 1,900 schools and organizations across the state will host events including school fairs, information sessions, open houses, and parent nights. More information is available at SchoolChoiceWeek.com.

About NSCAF

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.

Survey Details

California results are based on a survey of 599 California parents of school-aged children ages 5–18, conducted December 2–10, 2025, using SurveyMonkey’s national audience panel. The margin of error is ±4.0 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.

 

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — California parents showed strong demand for K–12 school choice in the past year, with Golden State families more likely than parents nationwide to choose public charter schools.

According to a survey of 599 California parents released today by the National School Choice Awareness Foundation ahead of National School Choice Week (January 25–31), an estimated 5.1 million California parents of school-aged children considered a new school for at least one of their children in 2025. Overall, 81% of California parents considered a new school for at least one of their children, compared with 75% nationwide. Ultimately, 22% enrolled a child in a new school or learning environment, similar to the national average.

Charter schools accounted for a larger share of new enrollments in California than elsewhere in the country. Among parents who enrolled a child in a new school, 25% chose a public charter school, compared with 17% nationwide.

Parents most often cited practical reasons for searching, including school-level transitions (34%), children entering school for the first time (25%), and moving to a new community (11%). When evaluating options, California parents prioritized a safe, supportive environment (64%), a positive social environment (56%), and a particular educational theme or approach (45%).

Looking ahead, demand shows little sign of easing. Sixty-nine percent of California parents say they are likely to consider a new school for at least one of their children within the next 12 months, exceeding the national rate of 62%.

California families can choose among traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet programs, private schools, online learning options, and homeschooling or microschools. While charter and magnet schools offer tuition-free public options, many have application deadlines or lotteries. California does not provide state funding for private school tuition, though some families access scholarships through schools or nonprofits, and homeschoolers may receive support through charter-affiliated programs.

“The overwhelming demand for school choice in California is especially notable given the state’s mix of charter schools, magnet programs, online learning, and limited choice within the traditional public school system—but no programs that make private education more affordable,” said Andrew Campanella, president and CEO of the National School Choice Awareness Foundation. “Recent efforts to restrict public charter schools clearly run counter to what parents want. We hope decision-makers look at these results and recognize that California families need more choices, not fewer. And for parents, starting the school search early is critical in a state where supply is limited.”

National School Choice Week, running January 25–31, will offer California parents opportunities to learn more about their education options. More than 1,900 schools and organizations across the state will host events including school fairs, information sessions, open houses, and parent nights. More information is available at SchoolChoiceWeek.com.

About NSCAF

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.

Survey Details

California results are based on a survey of 599 California parents of school-aged children ages 5–18, conducted December 2–10, 2025, using SurveyMonkey’s national audience panel. The margin of error is ±4.0 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.

 

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STOCKHOLM, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe has signed an agreement with Stegra for the delivery of steel from Stegra’s site in Boden, Sweden. First deliveries are expected to start in 2027. The total tonnage of the agreement will be in the high-six-digit range.

In the multi-year agreement, thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe will acquire significant amounts of non-prime steel from Stegra to supply its customers in various industries across Europe.

“At thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe, we have the customer base, the logistics capabilities and the processing network to handle these large amounts of steel. At the same time, we are also teaming up with Stegra to support the ramp-up of their large-scale facilities in Boden and their efforts to decarbonize the steel industry,” says Heather Wijdekop, CEO of the Processing business unit at thyssenkrupp Materials Services.

thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe is part of thyssenkrupp Materials Services and is a major European steel and aluminum service center. It supplies processed steel products based on each customer’s specifications in segments including automotive suppliers, construction and OEMs.

Stegra is currently building a new steel production facility in Boden, Sweden, which will produce steel with green hydrogen from renewable electricity. Due to the nature of the steel production process, steel mills produce a certain amount of non-prime steel: material that doesn’t meet the highest quality standards that certain applications may require, but is still a strong and durable material eligible for various uses. As a result, non-prime steel makes up a relevant portion of the steel market in Europe.

“A partner for non-prime steel is important for the ramp up of our steel mill and we see this as the start of a long-term partnership with thyssenkrupp Material Services as a key player in the market. Together we can drive an even stronger pull for steel products made via the green hydrogen route,” says Stephan Flapper, Head of Commercial, Stegra.

Although Stegra’s Boden site uses only hydrogen and renewable electricity, the non-prime steel purchased by thyssenkrupp Materials Services in the course of this agreement will not be considered to be CO₂-reduced as Stegra will sell the green value as Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs) to other customers in the prime steel market.

Stegra announced its first agreement for environmental attribute certificates in September 2025. Agreements for non-prime steel are crucial in the development of the market for environmental attribute certificates in steel.

To ensure there is no double counting of emission performance, the buyer of the physical steel will be obliged to commit to not making any green claims.

For more information, contact: Karin Hallstan, Head of Communications, Stegra at press@stegra.com or +46 76 842 81 04

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