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Nevada academy students step from internet to dance floor

Nevada Virtual Academy’s 894 students don’t go to a physical classroom to learn. But every year, the school’s student council organizes a prom for students to dance and socialize in person.

Common Core test scores en route to Nevada students

Families and public schools in Nevada this week finally should receive the scores of new Common Core tests that more than 200,000 third- through eighth-grade students completed last spring.

State treasurer seeks $239K bond from ESA opponents

State Treasurer Dan Schwartz asked a court Wednesday to require opponents of Nevada’s education saving accounts to post a $238,900 bond to cover costs should an injunction imposed against the program be lifted.

Nevada higher ed officials quashed report critical of their management

Challenged to improve quality at state-run community colleges, officials of the Nevada System of Higher Education hired a consultant to recommend changes — then killed a report saying their system is a problem.

Washoe schools get anti-violence grant

The Washoe County School District has received a $973,000 federal grant for anti-violence programs, nearly a year after a deadly schoolyard shooting rampage in the Reno suburb of Sparks.

Official wants to make Shenker Academy stand out

As director of the Shenker Academy, a preschool in Summerlin, Specht stays busy even when school’s out. She’s working now with her staff on the curriculum for the upcoming school year and hosting several daily tours for prospective families.