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Parental pushback delays new CCSD transgender policy

Government bodies have violated Nevada’s open meeting law in numerous ways over the years. The offenses usually aren’t as blatant as the infringement committed Thursday by the Clark County School Board.

 
Students on the move pose problem for Clark County schools

D’Andre Burnett has attended six schools since the sixth grade, and he is not alone. More than one-quarter of students in the school district change schools at some point during the year, posing a difficult challenge for educators.

EPA prepares to shutter its lab in Las Vegas

The agency’s research branch has confirmed plans to vacate its lab on the UNLV campus and pull out of the Las Vegas Valley altogether by Sept. 30.

UNLV symposium discusses importance of free speech on campus

Institutions of higher education are in the business of generating ideas. But are all ideas welcome on college campuses today? UNLV hosted a symposium on the topic Tuesday at the university’s Boyd School of Law.

House OKs bill encouraging girls to explore computer science careers

Legislation to encourage young girls to explore careers in computer science — and push early childhood learning in science, technology, engineering and math — passed the House on Tuesday.

Democracy Prep in Las Vegas charts new course at Agassi campus

The New York-based public charter school brings new approaches to struggling Las Vegas charter school, including Korean language classes and zero tolerance for “D” grades.

CCSD’s top lobbyist leaving for job with city of Las Vegas

Nicole Rourke, associate superintendent of community and government relations, will leave her post next week to serve as a deputy administrative services director with the city, a spokeswoman for the district confirmed.