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More than 1 answer to how well Nevada funds education

A circular debate between public school advocates and legislators over whether the state’s education system gets enough money has forestalled significant improvement.

Nevada charter authority gets schooled on nominating process

Governor’s office tells state agency that oversees charter schools to start over after it fails to interview three candidates for executive director post or submit their resumes or qualifications.

Nevada officials admit funding mistakes hurt school districts

Two Department of Education funding errors that recently came to light cost big districts like Clark County millions of dollars and contributed to the budget deficits they encountered this year.

Henderson vote may help Touro University expand

The Henderson City Council on Tuesday will vote to issue up to $15 million in bonds to help Touro University expand.

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Reid says think tank at UNLV remains on track

Information regarding a new bipartisan think tank at UNLV, to be chaired by former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and former Speaker of the House John Boehner, has been almost nonexistent. But progress is being made, Reid said Thursday.

Deadline looming for UNLV cybersecurity program

In the wake of 9/11, UNLV created a master’s degree in crisis and emergency management to give students the tools to respond to threats of terrorism.

How Clark County schools will fare under new star rating system

Using data obtained from the state, the Review-Journal has calculated the star ratings for every one of the 284 elementary and middle schools in Clark County, ahead of the state’s official release of the rankings in mid-December.

GOP tax plan bad for higher education, Nevada regent says

A member of the state Board of Regents on Friday said the new GOP tax plan will impede local efforts to make higher education accessible to more Nevadans.

CCSD board asked to revisit outsourcing custodial services

In a litmus test of the state-mandated Clark County School District reorganization, a school leadership team is asking the School Board to reconsider its rejection of principals’ request to hire outside vendors for custodial services.

Difficult search seen for new Clark County schools superintendent

Experts warn that there’s a dearth of qualified candidates for jobs in urban districts like Clark County, in part because the position requires more skills, ranging from classroom chops to political acuity, than in years past.

Nevada Connections Academy can continue operations

Nevada State Public Charter School Authority votes to accept “cure” aimed at improving graduation rate, ending long-running proceeding that could have closed the online K-12 charter school.