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Five things you should know about school overcrowding in Clark County: Friday, April 25, 2014; Record enrollment growth has Clark County School District classrooms brimming with students. Officials say that without more capital funding, the nation’s fifth-largest school district won’t have enough space for the influx of new students, whose families are ...
CCSD hastens teachers' reporting of child abuse suspicions: Thursday, April 24, 2014; The Clark County School Board unanimously adopted new regulations Thursday that require teachers and staff to report suspected child abuse cases “as soon as possible” to authorities. Currently, school employees who know or suspect child abuse ...
School District bans e-cigarettes from campuses: Thursday, April 24, 2014; The Clark County School Board unanimously moved Thursday to begin banning e-cigarettes from its 357 school campuses and ...
Consultant says UNLV stadium costs could approach $700M: Thursday, April 24, 2014; UNLV’s proposed new on-campus stadium is estimated to cost between $490 million and $682 million, depending on whether it’s …
Five schools whose namesakes you should know: Wednesday, April 23, 2014; Here are a few examples of schools named after people whose stories you probably don't know, but should ...
State lawmakers hear pros, cons of Common Core standards: Tuesday, April 22, 2014; Three years after Nevada adopted the Common Core State Standards, proponents and critics faced off in a 10-hour legislative showdown over whether the new academic benchmarks will ...
Adelson to address UNLV Hotel College students: Tuesday, April 22, 2014; Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson will discuss the hospitality industry with UNLV Hotel College students next month. Adelson, board chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, will talk about leadership challenges ...
Superintendent announces plan to raise graduation rate, test scores: Monday, April 21, 2014; Clark County Schools Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky called on the Las Vegas community to support his efforts to improve the nation’s fifth-largest school system during his...
Las Vegas students reach national level in math and science competition: Saturday, April 19, 2014; A Las Vegas high school and middle school will be represented in Washington, D.C., at the National Science Bowl.
Education department doesn't have money to meet lawmakers' new test mandate: Thursday, April 17, 2014; The Nevada Education Department doesn’t have the money to administer a new state-mandated exam to high school juniors next year, so it plans to raise the funds through …
State Board of Education lays out new rules for graduation requirements: Classes of 2017 and 2018 won't have to pass prescribed tests; Thursday, April 17, 2014; Current eighth- and ninth-graders won't have to pass new exams in math, reading and writing to graduate from high school, Nevada’s K-12 education leaders decided today. The decision means some students will be …
CCSD student journalists win national recognition: Wednesday, April 16, 2014; Students from two Clark County high schools have been nationally recognized for their work on campus newspapers and yearbooks. Journalism students at Southwest Career and Technical Academy and Legacy High School were honored …
State investigation finds cheating at Las Vegas elementary school: Wednesday, April 16, 2014; An investigation by the Nevada Education Department into testing irregularities at Matt Kelly Elementary School in Las Vegas found student answer sheets were altered but could not determine...
Some alarmed by early bell times for high schools: Sunday, April 13, 2014; Given research that shows teens need more sleep to function at their best, some are pushing for later starts to high schools ...
School District says program for at-risk students not cost-effective: Friday, April 11, 2014; The Clark County School Board on Thursday cut a program that helps at-risk students graduate, drawing criticism from program supporters.
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School District to spend $35.5 million for hundreds of new teachers: Friday, April 11, 2014; The Clark County School Board on Thursday approved hiring hundreds of additional teachers next year to accommodate its growing student population. The seven-member board unanimously approved a...
Nevadans are least likely in U.S. to say teachers are well-respected: Thursday, April 10, 2014; Gallup conducted telephone surveys with at least 600 adults in every state between June and December 2013, asking them whether they believed teachers in their city are ...
At-risk students face loss of program that’s helping them graduate: Thursday, April 10, 2014; A program for at-risk students that has a higher graduation rate than the Clark County School District's may soon fall victim to the budget axe. District officials argue the program hasn’t delivered enough “return on investment” and say ...
Nathan Adelson Hospice announces fellowship program: Wednesday, April 9, 2014; Nathan Adelson Hospice announced today it is launching the first medical fellowship program for end-of-life care in Southern Nevada this summer. The hospice, in partnership with...
O’Callaghan Middle School fight not to blame for student’s hospitalization, CCSD Police conclude: Tuesday, April 8, 2014; A medical emergency, not a schoolyard beating, is to blame for landing an O’Callaghan Middle School student in University Medical Center, Clark County School District Police said today. “There was a punch. There was a push. But nobody was ...
UNLV faculty pay is ahead of UNR but lags nationally: Tuesday, April 8, 2014; UNLV professors in general earn less than the national average, but are paid more than faculty at UNR. The faculty compensation report comes as Nevada's higher education leaders push to ...
New standards for education dredge up old apprehensions: Critics of Common Core liken it to federal government takeover of local schools; Sunday, April 6, 2014; Proponents argue that Common Core replaces a hodgepodge of state benchmarks with a more rigorous national standard. Critics say “Obama-core” is a “one-size-fits-all” standard developed in secrecy ...
Las Vegas Sands donating $7 million to bolster UNLV hospitality program: Thursday, April 3, 2014; UNLV officials this morning announced a $7 million donation from the Las Vegas Sands Corp. to help build a new academic building for the hotel college. The donation comes as UNLV looks to bolster its hospitality and gaming education as Las Vegas’ primary industry faces ...
CCSD plans to hire new teachers as student enrollment rises: Wednesday, April 2, 2014; Although a better economy means more money for schools, it also means more jobs and more home developments in Las Vegas. It also means more students will enroll in schools. Here's how the district intends to ...
CCSD cabinet member demoted amid police probe of possible misuse of funds: Tuesday, April 1, 2014; Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky has demoted one of his four cabinet chiefs amid an ongoing police investigation into possible misuse of public funds in ...
Six students win local contest for ideas on conservation: Saturday, March 29, 2014; “It’s rewarding to know that these future leaders already have a basic awareness of the environmental issues facing our planet and are thinking about and pursuing ways to be environmentally conscious.”
Case of tuberculosis confirmed at Liberty High School: Friday, March 28, 2014; School District officials sent electronic ParentLink messages and letters home this afternoon to the families of more than 2,300 students and 100 staff members. The messages indicated that ...
Search firm will help find next UNLV president: Friday, March 28, 2014; Nevada’s higher education leaders unanimously approved hiring a search firm to find UNLV’s next president. A search committee is meeting for the first time today to …
First details of next UNLV stadium proposal released: Thursday, March 27, 2014; Outside consultants studying UNLV's proposed new football stadium are recommending a "multi-purpose stadium" with 50,000 to 60,000 seats, including three tiers of premium seating. After conducting community surveys and market research, Conventions, Sports and Leisure International is starting to recommend parameters for a new UNLV stadium, to be located on 60 acres northeast of Swenson Street and Harmon Avenue. CSL is recommending...
Renowned professor of crisis communication takes office at UNLV: Thursday, March 27, 2014; New dean has experience studying reaction to Hurricane Katrina. What's he think about Las Vegas' ability to recover from the Great Recession?
A UNLV degree, it turns out, is pretty valuable: Thursday, March 27, 2014; Dollar for dollar, UNLV graduates see a better return on their investment than their peers at most public universities nationally, according to a report released this week. Payscale.com, a company that tracks salaries in the U.S., ranked 911 public and private universities based on their graduates' "return on investment," or bang for their buck. On average, an in-state student who lives on campus and receives financial aid spends about...
North Las Vegas charter school gets state’s fastest Internet: Wednesday, March 26, 2014; Its technology can now keep up with its students' passion for learning ...
Teens encountering bleak job market might be ‘permanently scarred’: Monday, March 24, 2014; In the aftermath of the Great Recession, teenagers ages 16 to 19 experienced the largest drop in employment rates nationally. In 2000, more than 40 percent of teenagers in Las Vegas were working. By 2012, less than a quarter of teenagers had jobs. In fact, today’s teenagers have the lowest employment rate of any ...
The business of a dog’s business can be lucrative: Sunday, March 23, 2014; Between a third and a half of Las Vegas households have dogs. With low overhead and a little bit of training, the business of cleaning up after the pooches isn’t just lucrative — it’s competitive ...
In school reform, ‘caliber of the teacher matters,’ D.C. chancellor tells Nevada educators: Friday, March 21, 2014; “The single most important in-school factor to move student achievement is the quality of the teacher standing in front of the classroom,” Kaya Henderson said. “It’s not the degree a teacher has, or how long ...
How UNLV aspires to be top-tier research university: Thursday, March 20, 2014; UNLV acting President Don Snyder lobbied Las Vegas business leaders Wednesday to support the university’s quest to become a top-tier research institution. The former banker, gaming executive and Hotel College dean outlined the economic benefits of having a Tier-1 university in Las Vegas during an hourlong keynote address at a Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce luncheon. “You can’t have a great community without a great university that’s ...
Complaint alleges 'animal cruelty' at UNLV research lab: Wednesday, March 19, 2014; A routine inspection by the USDA on Feb. 12 found that UNLV failed to administer painkillers to five pigs after a clinical procedure, administered an unapproved chemical to...
Police search two CCSD offices in probe involving possible misuse of funds: Wednesday, March 19, 2014; Metro Police today searched two Clark County School District offices as part of an investigation into the possible misuse of public funds.
Rep. Heck to host forum on better equipping Nevadans for workforce: Tuesday, March 18, 2014; Congressman Joe Heck Heck will host a congressional field hearing at the Southwest Career and Technology Academy today to seek input on how Nevada can improve its workforce development. Heck, R-Nev., says the key to better preparing Nevadans for careers in emerging fields is ...
Titus champions legislation to alleviate hunger for school-aged children: Monday, March 17, 2014; Congresswoman Dina Titus today introduced legislation designed to combat childhood hunger at school, over the summer and on weekends. More than 180,000 children in Nevada receive free and reduced price meals at school, including more than 166,000 students in Clark County. Across the country, almost 16 million children are …
CCSD's Virtual High School gets new name with schools merging: Thursday, March 13, 2014; The Clark County School Board unanimously approved a new name for Virtual High School and the Academy for Individualized Study, which are merging. The new name is...
In wake of student's suicide, School District forms anti-bullying task force: Thursday, March 13, 2014; The announcement comes as the School District faces growing criticism for its handling of the suicide death of Hailee Joy Lamberth, who left a farewell note describing how she was...
Nevada gets $3.7 million for struggling schools: Thursday, March 13, 2014; Nevada is receiving $3.7 million in federal grant money to continue “turnaround” efforts at its lowest-performing schools, the U.S. Education Department announced today. Nevada is one of 10 states sharing in more than...
Chancellor: Sportsmanship lacking among students at state's rival schools: Wednesday, March 12, 2014; The chancellor of the state's higher education system is none too pleased with students at UNLV and UNR ...
U.S. News includes 11 UNLV graduate programs on Top 100 ‘Best Schools’ list: Tuesday, March 11, 2014; Eleven UNLV graduate programs were ranked among the nation’s top 100, although its law school fell 15 places, according to college rankings released this week by U.S. News and World Report.
Legal opinion buoys idea of taking control of community colleges from regents: Tuesday, March 11, 2014; Kevin Powers, chief litigation counsel for the Legislative Counsel Bureau, said the Nevada Constitution allowed state lawmakers to place the College of Southern Nevada, Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows Community College and Western Nevada College under the control of a governing body other than …
UNLV student headed to former President Bill Clinton’s global conference: Tuesday, March 11, 2014; Robin Gonzales has been working on a project to improve people's health and well-being. Former President Bill Clinton will hear an update on the project's progress.
Rama Venkat named dean of UNLV engineering college: Monday, March 10, 2014; UNLV has a new dean for its engineering college. Rama Venkat, the interim dean of UNLV’s Howard Hughes College of Engineering, has accepted an offer to permanently lead the college, according to an announcement this morning.
Did School District get its $100 million worth from for-profit company?: Sunday, March 9, 2014; Test scores at low-achieving schools improved in the decade since Edison took over, but not enough to persuade the superintendent of the nation's fifth-largest school district to renew its contract ...
Skyrocketing cost of tuition has students in debt $1 trillion nationally, and UNLV is no different: Sunday, March 9, 2014; Yet again, higher education leaders are considering raising tuition and fees across the state. In just a decade, the cost of a bachelor's degree has seen spiked considerably.