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School choice breathes opportunity into communities where the public school option fails by injecting competition and challenging the status quo. Our laws should expand the freedom to choose our child’s educational experience. The option to choose which school is best suited to a student’s needs is a panacea for poverty, and increases educational opportunities for all Nevada students.

School Choice and Resources

  • Microschools:

    Microschools expand the traditional educational model to better prepare children for the future. They are small institutions where parents personalize their child’s education. Micro-schools differ from homeschools because often the teacher may be hired or parents of children in the school teach the material. This is why micro-schools are often described as “outsourced homeschooling.” They are free from standardized testing, and mandatory curriculum that defines today’s public school system. For more information National Microschooling Center

  • Homeschool:

    Homeschool is parent-directed education. Some families choose homeschool co-ops for field trips or education related activities a few times per week Nevada Homeschool Resources

  • Charter School:

    Charter schools are generally run by a non-profit organization and regulated by the Charter Authority. Magnet Schools are managed by the public school system and are still considered public schools but have a focus or emphasis that traditional public schools may not offer.

  • Private School:

    Tuition-based education that can be religious or secular. Parents often have more influence over events and curriculum because they are funding their child’s education.

  • Public School:

    A school that is maintained at public expense for the education of the children of a community or district and that constitutes a part of a system of free public education commonly including primary and secondary schools.

Benefits of school choice

Reduces racial segregation

These studies examine the effect of school voucher programs on racial and ethnic diversity in public and private schools.

Total Number of Studies Any Positive Effect No Visible Effect Any Negative Effect
11 6 5 0

Increases outcomes for public school students

Public schools that face greater competitive pressure—more expansive private school choice programs—may be systematically different than public schools that face lesser competitive pressures— more limited private school choice programs.

Total Number of Studies Any Positive Effect No Visible Effect Any Negative Effect
28 25 1 2

Parent Satisfaction

Studies in this section use surveys of parents to learn whether they are more satisfied with their children’s schools after using such programs.

Total Number of Studies Any Positive Effect No Visible Effect Any Negative Effect
32 30 1 2

DOES MORE WITH LESS

The vast majority of studies finds ESA, voucher and tax-credit scholarship programs save money.

Total Number of Studies Any Positive Effect No Visible Effect Any Negative Effect
73 68 4 5