It would seem in Vegas, the bucks wear the crown. I’d like to hope in California (and et. al other states where casino dollars don’t support education 100%) we have a little more of an ability to make choices apart from bucks, but I’m not going to lay a bet on it long term.
My understanding is that the Vegas schools (and surrounding areas) are floundering on state tests. I’ve also heard that teachers there make an embarrassingly low wage compared to other similar states.
We went to the “public library” yesterday on N. Las Vegas Blvd and the “Kids Museum” there was an absolute disgrace to the kids using the stuff there. With all the money in those casinos (millions per day) is that the best they can do? We paid $8 a piece to get in (and they charged my one year old) and when we got to a craft they said: “Oh you didn’t pay the premium price therefore you get no craft.”
I enjoy Las Vegas as an adult and I have a good time there as an adult but I fear the future there when kids are not put on a pedestal.
What are your thoughts on Casino taxes running the educational system?
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