Voices of Choice

Did you receive a scholarship that allowed you or your child to attend a private school? Or is your child attending a charter school or homeschooling? Are you willing to share your story of how school options are helping your children?

We’ll give you $50 for each published story!

OSCAR & ALEX M: “Now that my children are able to use the Opportunity Scholarship, their behavior has changed. I see a spark in them. Alex loves his new school. His progress has been incredible, and what was previously called a “problem” is no longer so.”

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JOHN BALSAMO: “School choice provided doors and the means necessary to open those doors. It literally was life-changing for our family.”

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ARACELY DE LA CRUZ: “As a parent I just want the best for my kids; I want to them to be successful and have the opportunities I didn’t have as a child.”

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THE MANZANOS: “The Opportunity Scholarship helped me to choose a school that can help make sure my children do not fall behind.”

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MIA GOMEZ: “We were looking for a choice for an education that would fit her needs.”

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GARRETT HAMPTON: “School choice means to me that I’m allowed to send my son that fits him. Each parent is the best barometer for how we teach our children.”

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THE YBARRAS: “Because of the opportunity scholarship, our kids are now thriving. They went from having Ds and Fs to all As. Our children feel safe. They are genuinely happy when they come home from school.”

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JADEN HAIRR: “My kids are proof that school choice does work. It’s a success story I see working every day in my life now. Without it, my kids academic future would be bleak with failing grades, but most importantly their confidence and mental health would suffer. Educational success cannot thrive with those conditions.”

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LANDON HAIRR: “Kids who are bullied or struggle with learning should be allowed to find a place where they can learn and feel safe. We will be the change Nevada needs to put us higher in the rankings.”

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SOPHIE HERNÁNDEZ MEJÍA: “I’m working really hard and I want to stay in my school. More children deserve to go to a school like this so they can learn more and experience more, like going to different places. This is why I believe we should keep scholarships.”

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NAYZA MARTINEZ: “Through outreach, I was able to find out about the scholarship. I looked into it and I applied and when she was approved, it was great.”

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PAOLA DE LA CRUZ: “The scholarship and the school choice movement has made a huge difference in people’s lives, especially in my daughter’s life. The education provided and the funds available have literally transformed our family.”

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VIVI DE LA CRUZ: “Without the scholarship, I could not attend my school.”

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FAFANE NESTAN: “Even if it weren’t for my own child, I would fight for other parents to have choices.”

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GIOVANA BUCCATERI: “Choice is important because not every public school is good enough for every child. Every child learns differently.” “

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THE ODEHS: “I did not want my son and my little girl to have to fight their way through school and to learn nothing.”

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ANABELL AGRAMON: “My parents aren’t the richest people here but they made sure to take me to a better school since I was bullied all of my middle school years.”

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ANGIE MERIDA: “I’ve been given a great opportunity to come to this school as not everyone can afford it. I think all families, regardless of their income, should be able to choose schools for their children.”

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CODY LOUKS:”I think that all families, regardless of their income, should be able to choose schools for their children because it opens up more opportunities for them.”

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AYLINE BORON ALVAREZ: “In my opinion, all families should be able to choose what school their kids should attend.”

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DANIEL AGUIRRE: “I think that all families, regardless of how much money they make or who they are, should be able to choose the school that is the best for their kid and the best for the child’s education.”

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KEYLA AGUILAR: “Without the scholarship, my attendance would not be possible. It’s tragic that some people had to leave for lack of money. I think families should be able to choose where their child goes, despite their money situation, just as my family did.”

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ENOCH ALCALA: “I also like my school academically. There are smaller classrooms. Before there were 40-50 students in one class and now there are 10-15 students in my class. The attention I get from the teacher is greater.”

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GABRIELA BALDAZAR: “My son has improved so much in private school. His speech and vocabulary have improved. Even his math skills have advanced. The teachers encourage him to do better and better, and I like the education he is receiving at his school.”

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YVETTE CRUZ: “This scholarship is important to us and many families because we need it, especially single parents.”

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MARIETTA CROSBY: “I want my granddaughter to be the best that she can be, to just go for it, and that’s what she’s doing. I can see her going all the way to the top.”

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JENNIFER CRUMP: “I really think it’s possible to send your kids to private school thanks to the Opportunity Scholarship.”

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DONNIE CROSBY: “Jerea is very intelligent, very smart and I think it’s because of her school. I would like to see her continue to grow and I wish kids all over the world could do the same.”

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JAY AND TIELLA: “School Choice is so important because as parents we should be able to choose where our kids go to school. These kids are the future. They’re going to be future teachers, doctors, nurses, and if the foundation at an early age isn’t right then we don’t have a bright future ahead of us.”

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VICTORIA CHRISTOL: “For me, school choice is so important because it gives us the option to put our kids into any school, and it makes it affordable. Many parents think that they can’t put their kids into private school, because there is nothing available to them and they can’t afford it. But, they can.”

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NICK GUERRA: “I want to encourage the Governor and the donors to continue the scholarships because it is helpful for parents in the entire state of Nevada. Come to one of the schools and see how the kids are excelling.”

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EMILY MORALES: “It’s so important for families to have options for school because each child is different.”

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CORNELIUS BROWN:“So many kids in the community don’t have the opportunity to advance, so by us being one of the lucky few and taking advantage of the opportunity to have that choice, and to have our son come to this school, makes all the difference in the world.”

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MIA SANDOVAL: “Having the Opportunity Scholarship has given me the chance to give my kids the future that they deserve.”

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SYDNEY RAMSDELL: “I’m a single mother and I’ve relied on these Opportunity Scholarships for my son to be in school.”

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BRIANA BRADFORD: “It means everything to us to have the scholarships. My kids would not be able to attend their school without it.”

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IDUBEL AGUIRRE: “Having the Opportunity Scholarship is so important because there are a lot of families in the country and the state of Nevada that really need to have the scholarship because their kids are suffering like mine is suffering. Sometimes we are struggling economically so it’s important to have the scholarship available to help.”

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ELIJAH MORALES: “My school is like a family. The teachers are there for you. When my dad passed, teachers and students made me cards saying that they were thinking of me. That meant a lot to me.”

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JOSIAH MORALES: “I think people should get scholarships because they should have a choice to pick their school; they shouldn’t just be forced to go wherever they have to go depending on where they live.”

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QULCE ALCALA: “One of my worst fears if my son has to go to public school is that he will be bullied.”

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