The Las Vegas Sands Corp. is providing financial help for training Clark County School District leaders as the system goes through an exhaustive reorganization that will roll out in 2017-18.
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Nevada has faced a problematic teacher shortage — the most recent state Department of Education numbers indicate over 360 vacancies in Clark County and more than 500 statewide.
State education officials are focused on clearing up what they view as misconceptions about the new Achievement School District that will convert as many as six underperforming schools into charters next year.
The charter takeover issue has turned into a finger-pointing battle between the Clark County School District and the newly-formed Achievement School District.
Nine Clark County schools were recommended Tuesday for the controversial new Achievement School District, which will pair underperforming schools with charter operators by next year.
Clark County election results show that an 11-year incumbent on Nevada’s higher education board was en route to being unseated by a challenger who didn’t raise or spend any money to fund his campaign.
A new study argues that increasing Nevada public employee pension costs are eating up education funding for the state’s students.
An Advisory Committee’s decision to hire a consultant for $1.2 million blindsided the Clark County School District, done in a harried manner that left many officials scratching their heads.
The upcoming European Parliament elections are set for June 6-9. Over 270 pro-democracy organizations, Nobel laureates and political and civic leaders—including former heads of state and government and EU leaders—have signed an open letter urging newly elected EU leaders to defend democracy. Today, the need for immediate action to defend democracy is not just a […]
Murray Sawchuck has figured out how to quadruple his appearance fee. Ditch a couple of historic magic institutions.
A fatal crash closed Cheyenne Avenue near the 215 Beltway Sunday morning.
North Las Vegas police shot and killed a man who reportedly raised a firearm towards several officers on Saturday night, according to authorities.
“It’s just heartbreaking,” said Judy Roman, whose houseboat was totaled and whose security camera recorded the fire.