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
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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
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5
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We've Got That at Home
Have you ever been at the store when your kid asks you if you can buy something that you already have at home? You probably respond with, "We've got that at home." In fact, you've probably got three of whatever it is and no one uses any of it. I digress.
One day my homeschooling friend said that whenever her kids ask to go on an exotic vacation she says the same thing, "we've got that at home." It sparked the most brilliant discussion on how many teaching opportunities are available to us in this unique city and how we should probably be making better use of them all in our children's educational journeys.
In fact we believe that Las Vegas is the best place in the world to homeschool. Whatever you'd like to do, "We've Got That at Home!"
Want to visit China? We've got Chinatown and the Bellagio Conservatory Gardens Chinese New Year Display
Want to go to Paris? We've got the Eiffel Tower
New York? We've got the Statue of Liberty and Broadway shows at the Smith Center
Venice? We've got the canals
Egypt? We've got the Luxor
Theme Park? We've got the Adventuredome
Skiing and Sledding? We've got Mount Charleston
Hiking? Red Rock
You get the idea.
As my friends and I started brainstorming all the possibilities we knew we needed to make it our mission to visit them all. We've started documenting our lessons and excursions and we hope it can help you as you're planning your own adventures. Whether you homeschool your own kids or not, all of these excursions can be worthwhile family adventures and teaching opportunities in your own family.
Follow along with us as we show you that we've got that at home!
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