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CCSD board trustees vote to declare district an immigration ‘safe space’

The Clark County School Board voted 6-1 on Thursday night to declare district campuses as a safe space for all students, regardless of their immigration status. The move is not a plan to make district schools sanctuary campuses, but to reaffirm the protections already provided to students under federal law, Trustee Carolyn Edwards said.

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ESA controversy in Nevada reflects conflict of values

Shannon Churchwell and Electra Skrzydlewski are two public-school mothers who stand on opposite sides in the debate over Nevada’s Education Savings Account program.

CCSD financial chief Thorn to resign after less than 3 months

Nikki Thorn, chief financial officer for the Clark County School District, will resign next week after less than three months on the job. Thorn is the second CFO to leave the budget department in six months.

Deadline for Heart of Education Awards is Jan. 31

Nominations are still open for the second annual Heart of Education Awards, which recognizes outstanding Clark County teachers for their service in public education.