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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Ranked Seventh Best Nevada High School 2018 by Us News and World Report
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (CASLV) recently announced it ranked as the seventh best Nevada high school in 2018 by US News and World Report. In addition to being ranked seventh in Nevada, CASLV ranked 721 in the national rankings and 157 in charter high schools. CASLV was also awarded a silver medal based on how students performed on state assessments and how well the … [Read more...]
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...]
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Student Wins Merit Award For Lions International Peace Poster Contest
Award Marks First Time a U.S. Student Has Been Selected Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (CASLV) recently announced eighth-grade student Chiara Kieper won a merit award in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Her poster was chosen for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of this year’s theme: “The Future of Peace.” Her artwork of a black bird was meant to … [Read more...]
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Student Wins Merit Award for Lions International Peace Poster Contest
Award Marks First Time a U.S. Student Has Been Selected HENDERSON – Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (CASLV) recently announced eighth-grade student Chiara Kieper won a merit award in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Her poster was chosen for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of this year’s theme: “The Future of Peace.” Her artwork of a black bird … [Read more...]
Fast Track a Career at “Careers in Motion” on May 16 at Texas Station
Graduating high school students and job seekers hoping to start a new career in transportation, construction, engineering or design are invited to attend Careers in Motion on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dallas Ballroom inside Texas Station, located at 2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas, NV 89032. Employers such as Keolis North America, MV … [Read more...]
Leading Local Executives Re-Elected to NCET Board
Matt Fisher, Maria Gerlinger, Andrea Quiruz, Toni Quiruz and Chuck Sweeney have been re-elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology. Fisher, re-elected as vice president for special projects, works as a product visionary for Trakker Design Research, … [Read more...]
Cox Distributes $35,000 in Diversity Scholarships to 10 Graduating Seniors and Extends Its Commitment to $350,000
Las Vegas – Cox Las Vegas distributed $35,000 in diversity scholarships to 10 college-bound, high school seniors as part of its annual Cox Diversity Scholarship program during an annual ceremony on April 26 at TPC Summerlin. The company also announced a $175,000 five-year extension of its diversity scholarship program in support of graduating seniors. As has been the case … [Read more...]
Fingerprinting Express Offers Complimentary Fingerprint Services to Teachers Statewide in Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week
Fingerprinting Express is offering 400 teachers free fingerprinting services, in May, during Teacher Appreciation Week. Fingerprinting Express is based in Nevada with stores in Reno, Carson City, South West Las Vegas and Central Las Vegas, is the leader in fingerprinting, Notary, passport photos and additional services across the state of Nevada. They are proud to announce that … [Read more...]
Nevada’s Charter Schools Just May Be the Answer
For those of us in business, it should come as no surpise that privately run charter schools are out performing traditional government run schools, by a landslide. We’re all frustrated with our state’s dismal ranking in education. Did you know that, according to a report by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, in 2014 Nevada’s charter schools moved up nine spots in … [Read more...]
Higher Learning: Education in Nevada
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is in the process of becoming a true system as Nevada’s educational climate shifts to meet the needs of Nevada citizens and businesses. Those needs are creating a change from individual institutions working alone to meet those needs to a system of institutions working together. “There’s quite a bit that’s new in higher education,” … [Read more...]
Iconic Women of Distinction Awards 2018
An Iconic History NAWBO Southern Nevada The mission of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Southern Nevada is to educate, empower and promote women business owners to experience success in all economic, political and social arenas. The organization provides informative and success driven monthly meetings which include time devoted to networking with … [Read more...]
Henderson Chamber to Explore the Benefits of Internships
Monthly networking breakfast to feature panel discussion May 8 HENDERSON – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly networking breakfast, “The Value of Internships to Employers and Company Workforce Planning,” presented by Bradford Glover of College of Southern Nevada, Nicole Wesley of Nevada State College and Las Vegas Councilman Col. (Ret.) Steve Seroka, … [Read more...]
Nevada State Bank Celebrates Teach Children to Save Day with $8,000 Donation to Ruby Thomas Elementary School
On Friday, April 20, 2018, Nevada State Bank presented a check for $8,000 to Ruby Thomas Elementary School in celebration of Teach Children to Save (TCTS) and to support the school’s education efforts. In addition, bank employees presented timely financial lessons on “saving money” to Kindergarten, First, Second, Third and Fifth grade students. TCTS, a free national program … [Read more...]
