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Education OutlookBig Issues and Hard Work for K-12

March 1, 2021 By John Seelmeyer Leave a Comment

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

Private Education in NevadaOperational Changes

September 1, 2020 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer Leave a Comment

Parents in the U.S. have the right to choose the best form of education for their children. Choices include public and private schools, religious-affiliated and independent schools. According to the Nevada Department of Education (DOE), northern Nevada has 39 private schools with 4,012 students attending. Southern Nevada has 90 with 15,473 students enrolled. The student to … [Read more...] about Private Education in Nevada

Educating for What Will BeMeeting Nevada’s Future Needs

March 1, 2019 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer Leave a Comment

It’s evident that education cannot remain static and neither can it exist as separate from the real world. Rather, experts agree it needs to be made up of a series of interconnected, flexible institutions that reflect the change of Nevada industries and the demands and opportunities of technology. “You can’t educate kids in a vacuum. We always have to be looking at the … [Read more...] about Educating for What Will Be

How We Stack Up 2018

September 1, 2018 By Kay Foley Leave a Comment

Each year, Nevada Business Magazine collects data comparing Nevada to other states and to past years, tracking economic cycles and delivering a snapshot .

Each year, Nevada Business Magazine collects data comparing Nevada to other states and to past years, tracking economic cycles and delivering a snapshot of what it’s like to live in the Silver State. In the first edition 12 years ago, Nevada was riding high economically, with 4 percent unemployment and the challenge of finding enough workers to fill available positions. Then … [Read more...] about How We Stack Up 2018

United Way Awards Major Grants to Advance Grade Level Reading Proficiency in Northern Nevada

August 8, 2018 By Chrisie Yabu Leave a Comment

United Way has awarded funding to five programs to continue UWNNS’ focused work in early child development and learning, kindergarten readiness and early literacy, early grade success and strengthening families.

RENO – United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has awarded funding to five programs to continue UWNNS’ focused work in early child development and learning, kindergarten readiness and early literacy, early grade success and strengthening families. This work supports UWNNS’ goal to have 3 out of 4 children reading proficiently at the conclusion of third grade, by … [Read more...] about United Way Awards Major Grants to Advance Grade Level Reading Proficiency in Northern Nevada

REMSA Community Advisory | Back to School Safety

August 6, 2018 By Chrisie Yabu Leave a Comment

Summer is ending soon, REMSA/Care Flight would like to remind parents and community members of some basic back to school tips and precautions.

Reno – Summer is ending soon, and children will be returning to school. Before our kids pack their pencils and grab sack lunches, REMSA/Care Flight would like to remind parents and community members of some basic back to school tips and precautions. Before going back to school: Get up to date on vaccinations Ensure your kids are vaccinated before the school year … [Read more...] about REMSA Community Advisory | Back to School Safety

Leadership Reno-Sparks Class of 2018 Launches “3 in 30” Campaign

August 2, 2018 By Katie Coleman Leave a Comment

The Leadership Reno-Sparks Class of 2018 launched its community project called “3 in 30.”

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

Around the State: August 2018

August 1, 2018 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

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

USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Hosts 34th Annual SCend Off

July 18, 2018 By Chrisie Yabu Leave a Comment

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.

$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

Reno Man Shares Challenges and Rewards of Life with Autism

July 5, 2018 By Kathie Taylor Leave a Comment

Russell Lehmann, speaker, author, poet and advocate for autism, spoke at the Association for People Supporting Employment First’s 2018 national conference.

Russell Lehmann sheds light on autism through personal experience RENO – Reno resident Russell Lehmann, speaker, author, poet and advocate for autism, spoke at the Association for People Supporting Employment First’s 2018 national conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, June 26-28. This is one of 30 nationwide engagements Lehmann has booked this year. A former staff … [Read more...] about Reno Man Shares Challenges and Rewards of Life with Autism

The Business of Art: Nevada’s Cultural Scene

June 1, 2018 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer Leave a Comment

Twenty years ago, Nevada’s arts and culture sector was not a huge economic driver. Organizations were forming. Audiences were being sought.

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

June 1, 2018 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

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

June 1, 2018 By Michael Schaus Leave a Comment

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

Leading Local Executives Re-Elected to NCET Board

May 7, 2018 By Abbi Whitaker Leave a Comment

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.

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...] about Leading Local Executives Re-Elected to NCET Board

Nevada’s Charter Schools Just May Be the Answer

May 1, 2018 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

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...] about Nevada’s Charter Schools Just May Be the Answer

Higher Learning: Education in Nevada

May 1, 2018 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer Leave a Comment

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

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...] about Higher Learning: Education in Nevada

Iconic Women of Distinction Awards 2018

May 1, 2018 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

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.

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 other … [Read more...] about Iconic Women of Distinction Awards 2018

United Way of Southern Nevada Announces $1 Million to Support Agencies Solving Community Problems

April 17, 2018 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

United Way is shaking up the landscape of how agencies are funded - driving coalition building and evidence-based outcomes in its first multi-year funding process LAS VEGAS – The United Way of Southern Nevada is currently seeking proposals to support agencies and coalitions solving community problems. The $1,000,000 multi-year funding is a new way to support organizations … [Read more...] about United Way of Southern Nevada Announces $1 Million to Support Agencies Solving Community Problems

Industry Focus: Professional Organizations

April 1, 2018 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

Professional organization executives recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the industry and most agreed, collaboration is key.

Professional organizations have undergone a myriad of changes in recent years and the prevalence of social media has both benefited and added a new layer of challenges to the industry. Professional organization executives recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the industry and most agreed, collaboration is key. Connie Brennan, publisher and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Professional Organizations

Encourage Businesses to Invest in Education: Expand Educational Choice

April 1, 2018 By Michael Shaus Leave a Comment

Democrat gubernatorial candidate Steve Sisolak unveiled his education platform last month and, despite his best efforts, he unintentionally made a strong case for expanding Nevada’s only funded educational-choice program: Opportunity Tax-Credit Scholarships. “People want to help” improve education, said Sisolak, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “Businesses want to … [Read more...] about Encourage Businesses to Invest in Education: Expand Educational Choice

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