Lombardo Proposal For ‘Aggressive Expansion' Of School Vouchers Gets Icy Reception From Dems

Gov. Lombardo's Assembly Bill 400 attempts to make good on his campaign promises to make “school choice” a priority of his administration.

Health Care Stipends For Long-Term Substitute Teachers Passed Out Of Committee

“We have individuals who are stuck filling the gaps day in and day out, teaching our kids, and no support.”

Biden Rule On Transgender Athletes Would Set Conditions On School Sports Bans

The proposed rule would prohibit blanket bans of transgender athletes competing in sports consistent with their gender identity.

Lombardo's Proposal Targeting Restorative Justice Policies Scrutinized By Lawmakers

Gov. Joe Lombardo made a rare legislative appearance in front of the Assembly Education Committee to speak on Assembly Bill 330.

Senate Bill To Spend More Public Money On Private Schools May Not Get A Hearing

“Advocates for expanding voucher programs should expect to answer tough questions in the months to come.”

Students, Community Leaders Demand CCSD Officer Be Fired, Charged For Violent Arrest Of 14-Year-Old

The CCSD Police Department has yet to explain why the use of force was necessary or why officers approached the group of students.

U.S. House GOP Preps For Debates On ‘Parents' Rights,' School Vouchers And Transgender Athletes

Challenging and disparaging public education has become a major cause for the GOP.

Democrats Propose $250 Million Plan To Leverage Raises For Teachers

The districts would have to certify their proposed raises and commit to cover their share.

A Federal Lawsuit Is Blocking 198,000 Nevada Student Loan Borrowers From Relief

Oral arguments for the case are scheduled for Feb. 28, and justices are expected to release a decision in June.

New Federal Student Loan Repayment Plan Aimed At Low-Income Borrowers

It's unclear how the agency would be able to finance the program.

Students, Schools Agree NV Tuition Waiver Program For Native Americans Is Off To A Promising Start Students, Schools Agree NV Tuition Wa ...

140 students took advantage of ‘life-changing’ opportunity in its first year, and next year there will be more.

Nevada Charter Schools Continue Their Steady Growth, Make Some Diversity Gains

SPCSA schools now make up 12.1% of K-12 public school enrollment in Nevada.

CCSD, Lawmaker Eye Shift To Opt-Out Sex Education, More Medically Accurate Info

Nevada is one of only five states where parents or guardians must give permission before students can enroll in sex ed.

Proposal To Allow City-Based School Districts Gets One Step Closer To Reality

Community Schools Initiative is proposing for incorporated cities to opt out of the county school district and form their own.

Student Loan Repayment Pause Extended By White House Amid Legal Battles Over Relief Plan

The agency said if the student debt relief program has not been put in place by June 30, student loan payments will begin 60 days after that

5 New Regents To Enter Chancellor-Less, Budget-Bruised Higher Ed System

There is no clear timeline for when the Board of Regents appoints a new chancellor.

State Commission Touts Taxing Services, Lifting Property Tax Caps To Fund Schools

The report notes “the funding challenge is considerable.”

U.S. Supreme Court Justices Cast Doubt On Affirmative Action In College Admissions

Depending on the scope of the court’s ruling, the outcome of these lawsuits could affect admissions at hundreds of colleges and universities

Lieutenant Governor Proposes Adding Appointed Members To School Boards

Lieutenant Governor Lisa Cano Burkhead proposed, county commissions would appoint the presidents of all school boards statewide.

The Student Debt Relief Application Is Live: Here's What You Need To Know

The White House estimated that 43 million borrowers would qualify for some relief.

Leftist Teachers Union? As If.

Alas, if only t'were true.

Former Rural Superintendent Challenges Incumbent In School Board District G

In a crowded seven-person primary, Cavazos received 37.3% of votes — the best showing of the three School Board incumbents up for reelection

School Board President Faces Challenge From Community Organizer In District D

The Clark County School Board trustee faces her first reelection attempt this November.

A Former Clark Commissioner And Political Family Connections Dot Southern Nevada Regent Races

There are five open seats in Southern Nevada, parts of northern and rural Nevada, and a sliver of Southern Nevada.

Board Of Regents Races Pit Neighbor Against Neighbor, Educator Against Educator

This November there are five open seats.

Breaking Systems, Harming Families

What happens to a functioning bureaucracy when people from outside the bureaucracy come in, and try to change it from the top.

Majority Of Nevadans Eligible For Student Loan Relief Will Qualify For $20K, Estimates White House

An estimated 315,800 borrowers in Nevada could be eligible. Of those, 216,900 are Pell Grant recipients.

Nevada Test Scores Show Some Recovery From Pandemic Losses, But Still Lag

“We are pleased to see that Nevada’s statewide proficiency rate in both ELA and Math have shown an increase from the 2020-21 school year.”

The CCSD Shell Game (Which They Are Really Bad At Playing)

The object of this game is to follow this kernel of truth.

Student Loan Forgiveness Proves That If Government Can't Help Americans, What Good Is It?

Let me set the record straight on a number of issues.

Nevadans React To Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness

Indebted students welcome ‘more manageable’ outlook; Laxalt calls it a ‘bailout’.

Elko Will Keep High School's ‘Indian' Mascot

“We're not making any changes to any mascots at this time,” said Clayton Anderson, the district superintendent.

Jara, Board Attorney Moving Closer To Settlement On ‘Hostile Work Environment'

Superintendent Jesus Jara’s future with the district depends solely on the November school board elections.

Jara Still Asking For Millions As Voters Decide On His Future

Remarkably, the majority of trustees seem willing to at least hear him out, if not pay him what may be millions of dollars.

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling On Public Money For Private Schools Prompts Cheers, Jeers In NV

The National Education Association described the Carson v. Makin ruling as “radical” and an attack on public education.

CCSD And The Potential Of Mental Health Services

High School. We all have memories of that place.

Crowded Field Of 10 Vie To Represent Clark County School Board District F

Eight of the ten candidates running were asked about their backgrounds and their inspiration for running.

Social Issues Divide And Drive Candidates In Clark County School Board District G

Both the gender-identity policy and the safe gun storage resolution narrowly passed the seven-member board.

Board Of Regents Races In Clark County Bring Both Newcomers And Familiar Faces

An overview of candidates in Districts 6, 7 and 13.

Lawmakers Earmark $30m For Child Care, Approve $5m In Technology And Staff At State Agencies

Related projects include the launching of a one-stop hub for future and current child care providers, as well as parents and guardians.