CIS Reports Graduation Rate for Case-Managed Students Communities in Schools (CIS) has reported a 90 percent graduation rate for the 2019-2020 school year for students the organization case manages. The statewide average graduation rate is 84 percent. CIS manages a total of 6,500 students in grades K-12 and serves over 75,000 students in 75 schools across Nevada. The … [Read more...] about Around the State
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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
Simmons Group and Grand Canyon Development Partners Help ‘Fill the Bus’ for Local School Supply Drive
LAS VEGAS – In honor of the upcoming school year, locally-owned businesses Simmons Group and Grand Canyon Development Partners are teaming up to help “Fill the Bus” for Communities In Schools (CIS) of Nevada’s fifth annual school supply drive. Put on those backpacks, grab packs of multi-colored markers and head down to Simmons Group and Grand Canyon at 6841 S. Eastern Ave., … [Read more...] about Simmons Group and Grand Canyon Development Partners Help ‘Fill the Bus’ for Local School Supply Drive