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School Choice Off to Rocky Start in Nevada

New Nevada legislation allows parents to apply for state funds to pay for home schooling or private school tuition expenses.

by Eleanor Dearman

National School Choice rally in Austin on January 30th, 2015
Credit: Bob Daemmrich

New Nevada legislation allows parents to apply for state funds to pay for home schooling or private school tuition expenses. Opponents describe the program as ineffectual at best. Backers are holding out for increased parent satisfaction and student achievement results. (Education Week)

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