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.
Recent News
Support for prevailing wage undermines Dem opposition to Opportunity Scholarships
Many lawmakers have argued that the more than $20 million spent on the state’s Opportunity Scholarship Program for low-income students should, instead, go toward traditional public education. That argument, however,…
The average Nevada teacher is losing nearly $7,700 a year to pay for other people’s retirement
Beginning this July, contribution rates to the state Public Employees’ Retirement System will increase to 29.25 percent of salary, an all-time high. This means that for every $10,000 spent on…
2019 Legislative Updates and Online Bill Tracker
Nevada’s 80th Legislative Session is (finally) over. Click here to read Nevada Policy’s recap of the session, and what lessons we should learn. Legislative update…
Solutions: A Sourcebook for Nevada policymakers
From minimum wage to discussions over tax hikes, far too many legislative actions are driven by political considerations rather than policy considerations. As a result, it is more important than…