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Fair features 65 Las Vegas area charter, magnet, private schools

On the eve of National School Choice Week, Las Vegas will host its second annual School Choice Fair on Saturday, featuring 65 local schools.

The event will allow families to visit with charter, magnet and private school staff and officials at booths throughout the second floor of the UNLV Student Union from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event also will feature activities for children, including a scavenger hunt and face painting.

At least 1,000 people are expected to attend, organizers said.

Interested families can call 702-351-3448 for more information.

Contact Aleksandra Appleton at 702-383-0218 or aappleton@reviewjournal.com. Follow @aleksappleton on Twitter.

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