A feeder program is rolling out across 18 underperforming Las Vegas schools to boost graduation rates and student outcomes, impacting about 15,000 students this school year.

The Clark County School District and the Clark County Education Association launched the Feeder School Project to strengthen literacy and math, and to create continuity from pre-K through high school.

The initiative aims to elevate student achievement through targeted tutoring, grade-level alignment, and pathways to college credits or trade careers, with a focus on long-term success.

Educators describe the program as engaging and discourse-focused, with classroom walkthroughs to verify students’ understanding of standards.

Community and teacher leaders say additional supports could prepare students for advanced coursework, extracurriculars, and future careers, potentially shifting their educational trajectories.

The plan was developed collaboratively with teachers and broadened for broader input to emphasize proven strategies for improving outcomes.

Governor Lombardo highlighted increases in state funding and efforts to address teacher pay and education funding.

The program has been two years in development and includes ongoing parent communication through weekly feedback and visible progress in behavior and performance.

The initiative seeks to raise grades, boost graduation rates, and help students find career paths, signaling a focus on sustained success.

CCEA President Kristan Nigro described the project as an opportunity to elevate students and improve transitions across elementary, middle, and high school.

The program includes targeted tutoring and grade-aligned supports, with options for remedial or advanced help and a pathway toward college credits or trades.

Key pillars include pre-K and early literacy, middle school mathematics, and workforce readiness, with after-school tutoring to reach struggling students.