Dr. Kimmel leaves them laughing at UNLV graduation
Former UNLV student, comedian and television personality James Christian “Jimmy” Kimmel was back on campus Sunday to encourage graduating students to finish any tasks they begin in life.
Education
Educator of the Month: Counselor says 'it's all about the kids'
Two years ago, McCall Elementary School counselor Brenda Reeh passed out from dehydration while escorting students from class to an on-campus charity event.
Program succeeds in helping kids stay away from trouble after school
Alcohol, suspension and fights. Tajah Johnson, 14, experienced it all. The Bridger Middle School student, who used to be in and out of foster care, was only 11 years old when she drank alcohol for the first time.
UNLV holds 50th commencement Sunday
UNLV will celebrate its 50th commencement on Sunday with about 2,500 graduates receiving diplomas.
Jimmy Kimmel going back to school to open computer lab he funded
It started with an old-fashioned letter from a principal to a former student — Jimmy Kimmel.
Young tennis standout outranks her age group across country
Summerlin resident Kimberly Yee knew at age 3 that she wanted to be a tennis champion. Now 16, she is the top-ranked American player in her age group, according to the United States Tennis Association.
Obesity rate drops for Nevada's youngest students
Nevada kindergartners have a weighty problem, according to a statewide survey released Thursday of more than 8,000 families with children starting school.
Clark County School Board approves 2013-14 budget with modest spending increases
Clark County School District officials aren’t betting on Gov. Brian Sandoval’s $484 million increase to K-12 education spending, which would largely land in Las Vegas Valley schools if approved by the Legislature. Clark County schools enroll 70 percent of the state’s students.
Recycling effort transforms Liberty High School's trash
Garbage thrown away last school year at Liberty High School would fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool more than 6 feet deep.
Nevada colleges partner to bolster nursing workforce
Two higher education institutions in Nevada have joined forces to prepare a more qualified nursing workforce in the state and address an expected shortage of these professionals in 2020.
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Police report details kisses-only relationship between teacher, student
The relationship between a Clark County School District teacher and her student — no more than 15 years old — was cut short by attentive parents, ending the budding relationship before it progressed past kissing, according to the arrest report of 24-year-old Amanda Brennan.
Sandoval targets English language learners with proposal to increase program funding
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval said Monday he is proposing to allocate the $60.5 million in increased tax revenue projected by the Economic Forum to public education priorities, upping the total added spending to K-12 in the new budget to $484 million.
Air-conditioning problems prompt Rundle Elementary School to release students early
Parents of Rundle Elementary School students are being asked to pick up their children as soon as possible due to air-conditioning problems.
Nevada institutions of higher learning receive $20 million grant to study solar energy
Nevada higher education officials, along with U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., on Monday announced Nevada will receive a $20 million National Science Foundation grant to further the study of solar energy in the desert.
Month of events to pay tribute to Asian Pacific cultures
Henderson Libraries is planning to bring a taste of the Hawaiian and the Pacific Island culture to the community with the Asian Pacific Dreams Festival on May 25.
Las Vegas High School monument strives to save Senior Squares
On April 30, members of the Las Vegas High School Alumni Association unveiled the Senior Squares Monument at Las Vegas Academy, 315 S. Seventh St., the former site of Las Vegas High School.
The Business Press honors 10 women who mean business
Keeping your business afloat in a tough economy is one thing. Keeping your business afloat in a tough economy while finding time to volunteer at an animal shelter, compete in triathlons, help a child through a kidney transplant or battle cancer? That’s another level of achievement altogether.
Six students get college scholarships from Silver State Schools Credit Union
Silver State Schools Credit Union has handed out its 2013 college scholarships to six seniors in the Clark County School District. Each scholarship awards $2,000 annually, renewable for up to four years, and is awarded to seniors who are credit unions members and who excel in academics, athletics and community service.
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Single father commences new stage of life with college degree
College can be difficult and expensive, but James Wood knows it’s even tougher when you’re a single father of two.
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