Group led by Ann Silver, CEO of the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce, taps social media for its community project Reno/Sparks – The Leadership Reno-Sparks Class of 2018 launched its community project called “3 in 30.” Organized by the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by each participant’s employer, Leadership Reno-Sparks aims to identify and develop current … [Read more...] about Leadership Reno-Sparks Class of 2018 Launches “3 in 30” Campaign
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Around the State: August 2018
First UNLV Innovation Building Breaks Ground Gardner Company, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the UNLV Research Foundation has begun construction on the first building of the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. Part of a 122-acre, master planned campus, this first building will be four-stories and 110,000 square feet. This research, technology and … [Read more...] about Around the State: August 2018
New Superintendent Selected to Lead Legacy Traditional Schools in Nevada
Las Vegas – Legacy Traditional Schools, a network of public, tuition-free charter schools in Nevada and Arizona, announced Candyce Farthing as superintendent of Legacy Traditional Schools in Nevada. Farthing brings over 16 years of K-12 education experience, specifically with charter schools, to her new position where she will lead educational growth and direction for three … [Read more...] about New Superintendent Selected to Lead Legacy Traditional Schools in Nevada
Gardner Company and UNLV Break Ground on First Innovation Building of Harry Reid Research & Technology Park
Construction of the 122-acre master planned campus marks a new era of research and innovation in southern Nevada LAS VEGAS – Gardner Company, UNLV and the UNLV Research Foundation (UNLV RF) kicked off construction for the first innovation building of the UNLV Harry Reid Research & Technology Park (UNLV Tech Park) with an official groundbreaking ceremony. Representatives … [Read more...] about Gardner Company and UNLV Break Ground on First Innovation Building of Harry Reid Research & Technology Park
USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Hosts 34th Annual SCend Off
$15,000 in scholarships provided at one of the coolest SCend Offs in the United States Reno – The USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Chapter will host the 34th annual SCend Off at Round Hill Pines in Zephyr Cove on Saturday, July 28, 2018. This event is a longstanding USC tradition, where alumni “send off” students for the new school year. The local alumni chapter grants … [Read more...] about USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Hosts 34th Annual SCend Off
Dates for the 11th Annual Cox Back to School Fairs Announced
Who Cox Communications of Las Vegas, Naqvi Injury Law, #CoxBackToSchoolFair What Cox Las Vegas, in partnership with presenting sponsor Naqvi Injury Law, will be conducting its 11th annual Cox Back to School Fairs at four area malls beginning July 21. Now in their 111h consecutive year, the annual Cox Back to School Fairs are the longest running, most visible … [Read more...] about Dates for the 11th Annual Cox Back to School Fairs Announced
Project 150 Set to Award Most Scholarship Money in Nonprofit’s History
LAS VEGAS – Project 150 plans to award more than $87,000 in scholarship money to disadvantaged students at this week’s annual scholarship luncheon event. The scholarship money will be the most awarded in the history of the nonprofit. The money, which was raised by the Project 150 Youth Council, will be given to 40 deserving students served by Project 150. The students will … [Read more...] about Project 150 Set to Award Most Scholarship Money in Nonprofit’s History
Legacy Traditional Schools Holds Promotion Ceremony for First Nevada Graduating Class
Las Vegas – Legacy Traditional Schools, a network of public, tuition-free charter schools in Nevada, held a promotion ceremony for its first eighth-grade graduating class on June 13 at their North Valley campus located in North Las Vegas. 49 eighth-graders were promoted in the ceremony. They will move on to the high school of their choice. 140 kindergarten students were also … [Read more...] about Legacy Traditional Schools Holds Promotion Ceremony for First Nevada Graduating Class
The Dumbing Down of Our Education System – Governor Sandoval Leads the Way in Nevada
Governor Sandoval, in late April this year, filed an emergency regulation to provide relief for Nevada teachers who are in jeopardy of losing their jobs by failing to complete a state-mandated course. The regulation indicates that, “affected employees will have two more years to fulfill the requirement,” according to a Las Vegas Review-Journal article. What message is he and … [Read more...] about The Dumbing Down of Our Education System – Governor Sandoval Leads the Way in Nevada
The Business of Art: Nevada’s Cultural Scene
Twenty years ago, Nevada’s arts and culture sector was not a huge economic driver. Organizations were forming. Audiences were being sought. “There’s a group of us in this community, and in Reno, too, who all started out on the ground level, and there’s been this evolution of arts and culture [in the state],” explained Jeri Crawford, president and CEO of the Las Vegas … [Read more...] about The Business of Art: Nevada’s Cultural Scene
Around the State: June 2018
Investments for the State of Nevada Post Strong Returns According to the state treasurer, investment returns for the state’s general portfolio have quadrupled since 2015. In addition, the local government investment pool (LGIP) returns are up nearly 20 times as much as they were in fiscal year 2015. As of the end of March, the general portfolio returned nearly $24 million to … [Read more...] about Around the State: June 2018
The Teacher’s Union Civil War: Worker freedom Needed
The union infighting across Nevada and especially in Clark County shows a real need for policy changes that empower workers, not union bosses. Last month, the Clark County Education Association (CCEA) voted to separate from its parent union, the Nevada State Education Association (NSEA). The decision was made, according to CCEA, because the state union regularly fails to … [Read more...] about The Teacher’s Union Civil War: Worker freedom Needed
De Castroverde Law Group Announces Winners of Spring 2018 Teacher Appreciation Award
LAS VEGAS – In 2017, the De Castroverde Law Group launched its Teacher Appreciation Award, given to teachers who have had an enormous impact on their students, leaving an impression that will last, or has lasted, well beyond graduation. Due to last year’s strong response, the firm is continuing the award program by announcing winners from the spring and seeking nominations for … [Read more...] about De Castroverde Law Group Announces Winners of Spring 2018 Teacher Appreciation Award
The Garden Foundation, Helping Those with Special Needs Bloom, Announces Grand Opening on May 17th
The Garden Foundation, a new Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those with special needs through programs of education, independence, inspiration and inclusion, announced their Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday May 17. In partnership with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, the official ribbon cutting will begin promptly at 4pm. This will be followed … [Read more...] about The Garden Foundation, Helping Those with Special Needs Bloom, Announces Grand Opening on May 17th
Legacy Traditional Schools Expands with Approval of Third Campus
Legacy Traditional Schools, a network of public, tuition-free charter schools in Nevada, announced construction will soon begin on its third campus. The new campus is located at Rainbow and Wigwam and will open in the fall of 2019. Enrollment will begin this fall. Plans for the new school were approved in January by the Nevada State Public Charter Authority. “Legacy … [Read more...] about Legacy Traditional Schools Expands with Approval of Third Campus