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Clark County Family Services kicks off back-to-school drive

Schools supplies and uniforms are needed for children in Clark County’s child welfare system. The Clark County Department of Family Services and foster care organizations in Southern Nevada are accepting donations during a back-to-school donation drive that runs through Aug. 7.

Education funding sparks spat between state, district officials

The Clark County School Board provoked a sharp response from state officials when trustees last week blamed Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Nevada Legislature for the Clark County School District’s decision to eliminate all pay increases for its 40,000 employees.

Aspiring circus performers can hone skills at local gym

Caitlin Beanan soars suspended from pink strips of silk secured to the rafters of L’Oracle, 7020 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 170, a facility focused on circus arts, gymnastics and fitness.

Review: UNLV journalism school needs overhaul

The school of journalism at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas — hamstrung by weak leadership and aimless curriculum — needs an overhaul to raise completion rates and produce more competitive graduates, according to an external review commissioned by UNLV.

New group keeps nonprofit’s annual leadership camp alive

When the summer camp they attended and loved was about to close because the founder, Jim Shoop, was retiring, a group of former campers and current adult staff members got together with Shoop to keep it alive.

Financial cuts, new state laws shadow CCSD labor talks

As the Clark County School District will offer no pay increases this upcoming year, approximately 30,000 employees now must wait to see what perks — if any — their labor unions will negotiate with the district.