Education Reform
Parents know their children better than any politician or school district ever could. That’s why Nevada Policy fights to empower parents with the freedom to choose the educational options that best suits their children’s unique needs.
Since 1991, Nevada Policy has fought for the right of every student in Nevada to have access to a quality education that helps prepare them for a fulfilling future. We believe such a basic right is the foundation for a truly prosperous and free Nevada.
Visit Nevada Policy's education website to learn more!
Up to 70 percent of Nevada parents believe in some form of educational choice program, such as Education Savings Accounts and Opportunity Tax Scholarships — and yet, Nevada lawmakers continue to drag their heels when it comes to making sure these important reforms are funded and available to Nevada families. Visit SchoolChoiceNV.com to learn more about what is possible for students in the Silver State, and to get organized for real educational choice.
Featured Articles
Clark County teachers hit with $1,000 pay cut, thanks to pair of recent rate hikes
Rather than forcing taxpayers, including teachers, to pour more money into a broken system, teachers and students alike would be better served by addressing the root cause of Nevada’s education problem: the chronic and systemic mismanagement of public schools.
Nevada's Opportunity Scholarships: A win for students and taxpayers alike
The Opportunity Scholarship Program saves tax dollars and allows for greater per-pupil funding of public schools, while also helping students find the right school that best fits their unique needs.
Nation's leader in school choice dramatically outperforms peers, while spending much less
Florida schools are ranked 4th best nationwide. The state is home to the nation's largest school choice program and has one of the nation's best overall education systems, despite spending much less than the national average.
Recent News
Nevada’s education woes reflect a lack of accountability, not insufficient funding
Nevada is projected to spend $10,197 per student this school year, which reflects a near tripling in inflation-adjusted, per-pupil education spending since 1960. Sadly, this dramatic increase in spending…
2019 Legislative Report Card
It is to ensure that Nevada’s elected officials are held to account for the votes they cast that Nevada Policy publishes this legislative report card after every session. However, the way…
La amenaza de huelga de maestros destaca la necesidad de reforma del Sistema de Retiro de Empleados Públicos (PERS por sus siglas en inglés)
Los maestros del condado de Clark están molestos, y con mucha razón, por el aumento de los costos del PERS, que han aumentado casi un 45 por ciento desde 2007…
La demanda contra el departamento de educación del estado era necesaria para proteger a los estudiantes de bajos ingresos.
El Instituto para la Justicia acaba de presentar una demanda contra el Departamento de Educación de Nevada y esa es una gran noticia para los cientos de estudiantes que…