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Arts, science coexist as robotics finds its feet at Las Vegas Academy

Students at the performing arts school in a first-year after-school robotics club last year took second place last year in a regional competition before competing at the world championship. Some say it has fueled their interest in science.

 
Sunrise teachers get back-to-school boost in Las Vegas

Forty-five teachers from an elementary school located near downtown Las Vegas got a back-to-school boost Thursday from the Metropolitan Police Department and several other partners.

 
Back-to-school shopping done by Las Vegas mom on a budget

Back-to-school shopping can be both an exciting and daunting time for parents and children. We tag along as one Las Vegas mom plans and executes a $164.06 shopping spree that covers almost everything she needs for her two kids.

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UNLV program fast tracks teachers to Las Vegas schools

For the past month, Barnard and 13 other UNLV students fulfilled the practicum portion of the the state’s Alternate Route to Licensure program.

 
Refugee students resettled in Clark County get special honor

The second annual Refugee Recognition Ceremony at the Silverton casino in Las Vegas recognizes 92 students who survived hardship before landing in Clark County, including 36 high school graduates.

 
First responders train for ‘unthinkable’ at Las Vegas school

Law enforcement and emergency responders from throughout the Las Vegas Valley participated in an “active shooter” drill Wednesday at Shadow Ridge High School to ensure they are prepared for a worst-case scenario.

 
Scholarships create diploma pipeline from Las Vegas to Kentucky

For three years running, the Las Vegas-based Rogers Foundation has provided full-ride scholarships to Kentucky Wesleyan College, a small, faith-based liberal arts college near Louisville, for local students with drive and passion.

 
Economics professor closes out 50-year career at UNLV

In one of his final classes at UNLV, the history of economic thought, Malamud chronicled the names of famous economists and their most well-known contributions. It’s one of his favorite classes.

 
Henderson Writers Group awards scholarship to Valley senior

Valley High School senior Kyle “Kai” Catarata was presented with a $1,000 scholarship from the Henderson Writers Group at the nonprofit group’s annual banquet Saturday. Catarata plans to pursue a degree in political science at UNLV in the fall.

 
Nevada State College expands speech therapy program

Nevada State College is developing a program to boost the number of speech therapists with master’s degrees who work in Clark County schools.