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A tense debate on whether Nevada scholarships are vouchers

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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

A downward trend
CCSD enrollment decline hits Las Vegas Valley's poorest parts hardest

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NEWS 3 LAS VEGAS

As enrollment drops at Nevada traditional public schools, charters see increase
 

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THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

Trump tax program could grow private schools. Critics fear it could tie Nevada's hands

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NEWS 3 LAS VEGAS

Education Department layoffs spark concern over special education funding in Nevada
 

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THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

'Fear and compliance': Rural superintendents wary of bipartisan school accountability law

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THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

$160M fall in projected Nevada education funding raises questions about program expansion

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THE NEVADA CURRENT

Private school voucher group loses second legal challenge

 

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NEWS 3 LAS VEGAS

Bill looks to reduce class sizes in Nevada, some say it won't get the job done as proposed

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EDUCATION WEEK

How School Funding Falls Short, by the Numbers

 

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NEVADA CURRENT

Data firm’s conclusion on class-size reduction: Nevada should actually try it

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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Nevada commission to explore goals for optimal education funding

 

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THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

Statewide coalition plans to bolster support for K-12 funding fixes

NEVADA CURRENT

Education overhaul Nevada needs requires revenue Nevada doesn’t have

 

THE 74

Nevada’s ESA Program Dies in Late-Night Legislative Deal That Gives $20 Million for Tax Credit Scholarships Instead

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Clark County joins Nevada school districts in push for funding

LAS VEGAS SUN

Is the ESA Program Dead in Nevada?


 

THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

Attorney General's office says court orders ease path for ESA revival

THE 74

Nevada’s Looming Political Showdown Over America’s Largest Education Savings Account Program

LAS VEGAS SUN

Weighted school funding plan needs work
 

LAS VEGAS SUN

Public school advocates speak to weighted funding formula

RGJ

NV Supreme Court to hear school choice challenge on July 8


 

THE WORLD

Should public money be used for private school?
 

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Education Savings Accounts won’t help students

NEVADA NEWSMAKERS

Rory Reid on Nevada Politics, Governor Sandoval and ESAs 

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THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

IndyFest: A tense debate on whether Nevada scholarships are vouchers

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NEWS 3 LAS VEGAS

Enrollment trends at local schools, how some are well over capacity. 
 

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NEWS 3 LAS VEGAS

Some CCSD schools expected to increase class sizes following Fall budget challenges
 

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NEWS 3 LAS VEGAS

High school seniors' reading, math scores drop as funding debate intensifies in Nevada
 

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THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

As Trump dismantles the Department of Education, Nevada education leaders 'very nervous'

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THE NEVADA CURRENT

Lawmaker questions why state is using secret algorithm to determine at-risk student funding

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THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

New coalition: Lawmakers must raise revenue for schools or new funding formula won't work

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NEWS 3 LAS VEGAS

Where is the marijuana money for schools, why is Nevada still short in student funding?

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8 NEWS NOW

Nevada Supreme Court hears education funding case

 

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NEVADA CURRENT

Coalition pushes lawmakers to find new money for K-12 … somewhere
 

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THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

Long-awaited school funding lawsuit against Nevada follows similar action in other states
 

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KTNV LAS VEGAS

Education advocates 'frustrated' by record rainy day fund
 

THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

The education endgame: Will the controversial ESA program finally receive funding?
 

THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

Celebran fin de ESA, pero continuarán la lucha por bloquear programas similares

 

LAS VEGAS SUN

$750 Million Stadium?


 

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Judge finalizes Nevada Supreme Court’s ruling striking down school choice funding method
 

LAS VEGAS SUN

School board ok's sanctuary status

 

KNPR

Will CCSD Get Its Weighted Funding from the Legislature?

 

8 NEWS NOW

ESA debate prompts talks over other ways to fund public education
 

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Nevada high court to hear arguments July 29 in school choice challenges

THE 74

New Map: School Funding Inequality, Often Measured By State, Is Far Worse Nationally Than You Think

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Legal battle over Nevada’s school choice law closer to resolution
 

NEW YORK TIMES

Opinion: Why vouchers won't fix Vegas schools

NEVADA NEWSMAKERS

Rory Reid on Nevada Politics, Governor Sandoval and ESAs 
 

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THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

Is Nevada's education funding on the chopping block in 2027 if the economy dips?
 

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NEWS 3 LAS VEGAS

Budget impacts schools: News 3 answers the question - Where is the marijuana money?

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NEWS 3 LAS VEGAS

Is state funding the factor behind recent CCSD budget challenges?
 

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THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

Federal program could offer lifeline to Nevada's starved school choice scholarship program

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NEWS 3 LAS VEGAS

Budget impacts schools: News 3 answers the question - Where is the marijuana money?

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NEW YORK TIMES

Nevada Asked A.I. Which Students Need Help. The Answer Caused an Outcry
 

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THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT:

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OPINION

How fair is school funding in Nevada?

 

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NEWS 3 LAS VEGAS

Bill looks to reduce class sizes in Nevada, some say it won't get the job done as proposed

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NEVADA CURRENT

Praise for K12 budget matched only by confusion over what it does
 

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THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

Pandemic budget woes dim optimism about major funding infusion for K-12 education

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THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

Parent group files lawsuit against state over public education funding
 

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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

OPINION

 Nevada lawmakers must make a down payment on the state’s future

THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

State budget, marijuana tax in jeopardy after negotiations over Education Savings Accounts break down

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Nevada Republicans may have lost ESAs now, but fight isn’t over


 

8 NEWS NOW

Parents reeling following ESA ruling by Nevada Supreme Court

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Nevada treasurer’s office again targeted for continuing to accept ESA applications

8 NEWS NOW

CCSD to undocumented students: ‘You are safe here’

LAS VEGAS SUN

Lawmakers and state treasurer battle 


 

THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT

Weighted school funding formula is back, in a less expensive, revamped form

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

AG’s office asks Nevada Supreme Court to postpone school choice arguments

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Two reasons judge is wrong in ESA ruling


 

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Opponents of ESAs urge Nevada Supreme Court to uphold injunction

KLAS

Nevada's school voucher battle

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