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 student

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

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Looking for a chance to give your kids some exposure to snow? Located just 30 minutes from Las Vegas, Lee Meadow at Mount Charleston offers you the chance to play in the snow for free!

Directions to Lee Meadow Snow Play

We decided we needed a chance to play in the snow before winter was over, so we waited until a storm came through and used this live snow tracker to determine if there was enough for an afternoon outing.

We were not disappointed! We called some friends and had them meet us there and played for several hours.

Sledding at Mount Charleston

Sledding at Mount Charleston

Sledding at Mount Charleston

Take a drive up the 95 North and head west at the NV-156/Lee Canyon Road turnoff. Continue straight for 16 miles and you'll see Lee Meadow on your left. Parking is right across the road from the meadow.

Directions to Lee Meadow Snow Play

Take a drive up the 95 North and head west at the NV-156/Lee Canyon Road turnoff. Continue straight for 16 miles and you'll see Lee Meadow on your left. Parking is right across the road from the meadow.

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Nichole Mason

I am the mother of 5 children and Director of Civic Engagement and School Choice at Power2Parent. I LOVE HOMESCHOOLING! My friends and I believe Las Vegas is the greatest place in the world to homeschool and we want to share our adventures with you so you can use the resources available to us here to teach your own children.

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