Las Vegas Students Debate Immigration, AI at Youth Forum
About 700 Clark County juniors and seniors gathered Tuesday at Cimarron-Memorial High School for the Las Vegas Sun Youth Forum.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Youth
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About 700 juniors and seniors from the Clark County School District attended the Las Vegas Sun Youth Forum at Cimarron-Memorial High School on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Students discussed immigration reform, opioid addiction, Flock cameras, artificial intelligence, and the future of the Republican Party in small groups.
Why it matters
The forum brings students together to discuss complex topics usually reserved for adults, giving local teens a structured space to debate public issues. The event has run since 1956, with cancellations only in 2020 and 2021.
Roughly 700 Clark County juniors and seniors attended, and Brian Greenspun announced $37,000 in scholarships for participants. The extraction does not specify how the scholarships will be divided among students.
The players
Brian Greenspun
Brian Greenspun announced the $37,000 in scholarships for forum attendees, continuing his family's long association with the Las Vegas Sun newspaper.
Clark County School District
The Clark County School District is the public school system serving Las Vegas and surrounding Clark County, whose juniors and seniors made up the forum's attendees.
The details
Students broke into small, diverse groups for active listening and debate, with adult moderators guiding the discussions loosely. One student from each room was selected to present that room's highlight to the community.
Timeline
1956: The Sun Youth Forum was first held after being founded by Hank Greenspun, Ruthe Deskin, and Harvey Dondero.
2020 and 2021: The forum was canceled due to the pandemic.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: The forum was held at Cimarron-Memorial High School on Election Day for the midterms.
Youth Forum Legacy
The Las Vegas Sun Youth Forum has operated since 1956, pausing only in 2020 and 2021, and this year's edition continues that tradition. Its long run places a single student gathering within more than seven decades of local civic education.
Students from across Clark County gain firsthand exposure to debate on immigration, addiction, and emerging technology. The forum's scholarship awards offer tangible support for local students planning their next steps.
The takeaway
Structured, moderated debate gives young people a rare chance to test their views on hard issues before they vote.
Further reading
Explore more Youth coverage to see how young people engage with community and civic life.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Las Vegas Sun.
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