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UNLV aims high in solar house competition

UNLV will be judged against 12 other teams on how well the 990-square-foot house, dubbed Sinatra Living, blends design excellence and smart energy production with innovation, market potential and energy and water efficiency.

 
Surgeons hone craft on UNLV’s cutting-edge surgery simulator

Resident physicians accelerate their mastery of arthroscopic surgery by practicing on artificial knees, shoulders and hips created for use with a state-of-the art simulator at the university’s new medical school.

In Nevada, poor eighth-grade math scores come with asterisk

Classmates who take high school-level math course while still in middle school aren’t included in state’s results, making a bad statistic look even worse.

Parents, principals still unclear on severity of budget cuts

“It’s looking like I don’t know what’s going to happen,” Wilson told parents. “They’re looking at everything they can to keep teachers and support staff with jobs in the buildings. Anything they consider to be an extra is something they’re looking to cut.”

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Clark County schools’ deficit puzzles Sandoval, state officials

Nevada has poured millions of dollars into public education in recent years. Gov. Brian Sandoval’s $1.5 billion tax package in 2015 was intended to boost Nevada’s standing and demonstrate its investment in public schools.

UNLV archive highlights Southern Nevada’s history

These images are a far cry from the Las Vegas now known as a worldwide tourist destination, but they are part of its treasured past on display at UNLV.

New committee digs into big Clark County school budget deficit

The Clark County School District’s new Community Budget Advisory Committee met for the first time Friday in Las Vegas to begin looking into ways to avoid future budget holes.

Clark County school budget cuts are getting real

The elimination of a program for at-risk high school students and a first round of job reductions are occurring even as schools wait for final figures on how much they must carve out.

 
Imagine Dragons glows at Clark High in Las Vegas — VIDEO

Las Vegas natives Imagine Dragons joined several organizations in presenting three Clark County schools with music education grants in a special ceremony at Clark High School in Las Vegas on Thursday.

 
Student, officer hurt in fights at Las Vegas’ Chaparral High

Three students were arrested after two fights — each involving two male juveniles — broke out during lunch recess. Police also recovered marijuana and a folding knife at the scene.