The long-term goal is to launch the network across the city “to provide everyone an opportunity to digitally access educational opportunities,” the city said.
Education
The city of Las Vegas opened registration Wednesday for Vegas Strong Academy, its child care option at six community centers that will support distance learning through the fall semester.
Clark County is offering 13 facilities across the Las Vegas Valley where young children will have access to distance learning.
The agency overseeing the regional response to the coronavirus pandemic is scrambling to locate places for tens of thousands of students to learn outside the home as the school district prepares for virtual instruction.
The University of Nevada, Reno, has ordered all students to collect their belongings and move out of dorms by Wednesday, raising concerns about students congregating contrary to coronavirus protocol.
The Las Vegas Raiders have pledged $500,000 toward eliminating meal debt in Nevada schools, which accrues when families who do not qualify for free or reduced-priced breakfasts and lunches cannot pay for their food.
The idea that education can break down socioeconomic barriers has been a driving force in Robert Green’s life.