Acceptance of three new operators at the elementary, middle and high school level adds firepower to the controversial state plan to lift up underperforming schools.
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Surprise donation, announced hours after the Nevada Legislature approved another $25 million in need of matching funds, unleashed speculation about the identity of the deep-pocketed contributor with an aversion to publicity
A measure heard Monday would give the Nevada Legislature more ability to oversee the Board of Regents and the state higher education system.
The last piece is in place, and the reorganization of the fifth-largest school district in the country will continue uninterrupted this year.
Opponents of a bill updating sex education in public schools focused Monday on costs as reason for lawmakers to reject the bill.
If lawmakers had their way, every Nevada school would teach financial literacy, diversity studies and the benefits of organ donations. High school wouldn’t start until 9:30 a.m. and every student would have access to dual credit courses for free.