Nevada’s education system faces many challenges, and its K-12 schools consistently rank among the worst in the nation for proficiency levels in English and math, high school graduation rates, per-pupil funding and other measures. And, the state's two largest school districts, Washoe County and Clark County, both lost their superintendents in February. Dr. Jesus … [Read more...] about Education in Nevada
Clark County School District (CCSD)
Education OutlookOut of the Pandemic and into the Future
Good things are happening throughout Nevada's education systems starting with K-12 all the way through postgraduate. From proposed funding under new state leadership to dual enrollment programs paving the way to college for high school students, education is getting the attention it deserves. In January, Governor Lombardo's proposed budget included raising K-12 per pupil … [Read more...] about Education Outlook
Changes AheadA Look at Nevada’s Economic Forecast for 2023
A changing of the guard at the highest level of state government means a potential change in headwinds for the 2023 economic forecast. "You are going to have a Republican [in the] Governor's Mansion, a super majority in the Assembly but not in the Senate, even though the Senate and Assembly are both Democrat controlled," explained Cindy Creighton, president, Nevada … [Read more...] about Changes Ahead
Around the StateNovember 2022
Uprise Fiber Awarded USDA Grant to Build Fiber Network in Pershing County Reno-based independent fiber internet service provider (ISP), Uprise Fiber has been awarded a $27.1 million grant through the federal ReConnect Loan and Grant Program from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The grant will be used to build a Fiber-to-the-Premise network in Pershing … [Read more...] about Around the State
Break It to Fix ItEducation in Nevada
When you want to make an omelet, you need to break a few eggs. That adage also clearly applies to our state’s education system. I’ve been a Nevada resident for almost half a century and, as long as I’ve been here, the biggest topic of concern has been our failing school district. For years we’ve been among the worst in the nation in a number of measurements. Our failure in … [Read more...] about Break It to Fix It
Around the StateSeptember 2022
CCSD Partners with Paper to Provide Academic Support The Clark County School District has announced a partnership with Paper to provide one-on-one instructional support to approximately 300,000 students in the district, at no charge. Paper is an online program that works with school districts to provide tutors in over 200 subject areas in English, Spanish, French and … [Read more...] about Around the State
Clark County School District Expanding Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program With $100,000 From Google
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Clark County School District (CCSD) is expanding their Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs thanks to a $100,000 donation from Google. “CTE programs are vital to creating economic diversification,” said Kate Franko, Google's Regional Head of Data Center Public Affairs. We’re proud to support educational opportunities for Clark County so all … [Read more...] about Clark County School District Expanding Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program With $100,000 From Google
The Economics of EducationFrom K-12 Through Post-Secondary, Nevada’s Schools Level Up
“A lot of [the new economy] is going to be STEM-related, science, technology, engineering, math, this deep interdisciplinary approach that will allow us to be better positioned for jobs in the future,” said Dr. DeRionne Pollard, president, Nevada State College (NSC). Technology is changing every experience and every economy around the world. Data analytics inform every … [Read more...] about The Economics of Education
Around the StateMarch 2022
Reno Tahoe’s Room Tax Collections set Record in 2021 According to Visit Reno Tahoe, which is a part of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA), last year’s total transient lodging and room tax came in over $420 million and was the most taxable room revenue ever recorded for a calendar year. In addition, three of the top four all-time revenue-producing … [Read more...] about Around the State
The Smith Center and the Rogers Foundation Open Nominations For Seventh-Annual Heart of Education Awards
Nominate outstanding CCSD teachers through Jan. 14, 2022 at TheHeartofEducation.org, with the top 20 teachers each receiving a $5,000 cash award LAS VEGAS – In an ongoing effort to promote recruitment and retention of exceptional public school teachers, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and The Rogers Foundation announced today that nominations are now open for the … [Read more...] about The Smith Center and the Rogers Foundation Open Nominations For Seventh-Annual Heart of Education Awards
Education OutlookBig Issues and Hard Work for K-12
A whiteboard on the wall in the office of Dr. Kristen McNeill reminds visitors — and McNeill — to exercise patience and grace each day. The message is likely to be needed in coming months as schools around Nevada work through a multitude of issues to get on their feet after the COVID-19 pandemic, said McNeill, superintendent of the Washoe County School District (WCSD). “We’re … [Read more...] about Education Outlook
Around the State
Sands Named to CDP Climate and Water A-Lists Las Vegas Sands has been recognized by the global environmental non-profit, CDP, for its sustainability strategy. The resort developer was named to the Climate A-List for the sixth consecutive year. The list measures the company’s work toward cutting emissions and mitigating climate risks, among others. In addition, Sands was … [Read more...] about Around the State
Statewide COVID-19 Testing and Monitoring Program Launched for Employees of Clark County School District (CCSD)
Since mid-October, the Taskforce Initiative for Educator Safety and Screening (T.I.E.S.) has been working with several districts across the State of Nevada to provide free testing and symptoms monitoring for COVID-19. The goal of T.I.E.S. is to prevent the introduction and spread of COVID-19 in Nevada’s public schools. The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) has partnered … [Read more...] about Statewide COVID-19 Testing and Monitoring Program Launched for Employees of Clark County School District (CCSD)
Around the StateJune 2020
Las Vegas Home Sales Dropping, Prices Hold Steady According to a report released by the Las Vegas Realtors (LVR), statistics in April show home sales dropping, but prices holding relatively steady. The median price of existing homes in southern Nevada was $310,000, up 3.3 percent from 2019. LVR reported 1,190 canceled sales contracts in April, down from 1,335 in April 2019. … [Read more...] about Around the State
Around the StateMay 2020
Students in Need of Technology According to the Public Education Foundation, as many as one-third of the 320,000 families In the Clark County School District (CCSD) lack access to computers, the internet or their teachers. The CCSD estimates that approximately 120,000 Chromebooks are needed for students participating in distance learning. Recently a Las Vegas-based software … [Read more...] about Around the State