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Bank of America program helps student leaders guide peers through Boys & Girls Clubs internship

For the past two years, Mark Jacoby has prepared groups of students for their “Warren.” Warren spends his days missing meals, getting picked last in kickball, and not getting the care and nurture that kids deserve. With a sheet of paper, Jacoby demonstrates the toll it takes on Warren’s self-worth, ripping away pieces until only a strip remains. Warren is imaginary, but the situation is not.

Henderson-based nonprofit has 300,000-plus books ready to hand out next school year

Spread the Word Nevada is trying to collect enough books so students from at-risk elementary schools will have a new one every month. Last year, it collected more than 425,000 books to give to schools across Clark County. Currently, it has about 375,000 books stored and ready for the upcoming school year.

Chaparral artist wins Every Kid in a Park art contest

As of May 25, Rebekah Solorzano, 18, completed her senior year at Chaparral High School. That same day, Solorzano was named grand prize winner of the Every Kid in a Park art contest sponsored by the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Forever Resorts, the National Park Service concessionaire donating the prizes. Solorzano will have her artwork featured on a collectible sticker in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area gift store.

US Senate candidates Heck, Cortez Masto campaigns argue over education support

A war of words broke out this week after a group of UNLV and UNR students backed by the state Democratic Party criticized Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Joe Heck for his support of for-profit colleges and his votes to cut some student loans.