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Irony of ESA defeat: Democrats vote to expand school choice

After long insisting that Education Savings Accounts were “vouchers,” a majority of Democrats in both houses of the Nevada Legislature voted to expand a program of private-school choice that resembles vouchers in many ways. And liberal special interests groups applauded them.

 
Nevada academy students step from internet to dance floor

Nevada Virtual Academy’s 894 students don’t go to a physical classroom to learn. But every year, the school’s student council organizes a prom for students to dance and socialize in person.

 
CCSD takes foodie approach in pleasing students’ palates

The Clark County School District’s Menu Concept Expo was a way for students from eight schools to sample 20 food items and provide feedback on meals for 2017-18.

 
Worms help Las Vegas kids learn about composting

Move over guinea pigs, there’s a new class pet in town. They may not be furry or conventionally cute, but they do wiggle.