School choice in the Silver State, and potentially the rest of the nation, recently got a huge boost from a 9-year-old art prodigy with a 170 IQ.
During a hearing for Nevada’s proposed AB 584 Educational Accountability Act last month, Juliette Leong of Reno told the Assembly Ways and Means Committee that she performs high school math, won six national math competitions, performed music at Carnegie Hall, and donated hundreds of thousands of dollars from the sales of her paintings to charities.
“And no school could accommodate my needs,” she said, “so I’m homeschooled.”
“What about a child with the same potential, except whose family cannot afford to homeschool? It’s not just about academics. It’s about unlocking talent, building confidence, and creating opportunities.”…