Families

Families know their student’s needs, talents, motivation, and interests better than anyone else. When families are engaged and informed, they are an integral partner in educational outcomes, helping to make schools great and give kids the support they need to thrive. Check out some of the resources available to families below.

For more information on the latest news, events, and information for families, sign up to receive our monthly North Star Newsletter here.

Access public school performance data in English and Spanish to find a school, compare schools, and learn how your student’s school is performing. The School Scout Nevada Data Portal also has a number of resources and tools for families.

Download our easy-to-use, fillable Q & A resources to guide your conversations with your student’s teachers and school leaders. Build relationships with school faculty, understand student experiences, and learn about resources to support student learning.

Stay up-to-date with the latest decisions made by local and state school boards with Ed-Watch bulletins. These 2-3 minute digests provide a quick summary of decisions made and helpful links to data and resources from the meetings.

District public schools in Nevada are governed by county-wide school boards, and make decisions about school budgets, policies, and curriculum. You can learnmore about your school district through the Nevada Department of Education’s website.

Charter schools are tuition-free public schools, managed by volunteer school boards. All students are eligible  to attend public charter schools. Student lotteries may be held for charter schools depending on school capacity and current enrollment.

Magnet schools are unique public schools that provide students with specialized learning themes, such as arts and STEM, within the traditional public school system. These schools are operated by the local district and offer a dynamic learning environment.