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Nevada charter authority lands in battle over accountability

Cash payments. Drinks and airfare. Government contracts. All ingredients of a good scandal. But in the case of Nevada’s State Public Charter School Authority, there’s more behind allegations of misconduct than meets the eye.

$60M impact of tax breaks on Nevada schools stirs debate

The year before Clark County schools faced the first of two successive multimillion-dollar deficits, the Clark County School District missed out on $11.6 million in additional revenue because of tax abatements given to companies.

Nevada State College may boost minimum admissions requirement

The proposal to raise the required grade point average for incoming students from 2.5 to 3.0 is aimed at curbing the rapid growth the Henderson college has experienced over the past two years.

CCSD trustees set priorities for upcoming legislative session

Changing the way Nevada funds its schools remains the top priority for the Clark County School District in the upcoming legislative session, part of a platform that trustees adopted on Thursday.

Carvalho, Perkins leading in race for Nevada regent seats

In early returns, business owner Amy Carvalho and former planning commissioner Laura Perkins were leading their opponents in the two competitive races to join the Nevada System of Higher Education’s Board of Regents next year.

Trustee Kevin Child loses Clark County School Board seat

Political newcomer Irene Cepeda will join the Clark County School Board next year after an easy victory Tuesday night over embattled Clark County School District Trustee Kevin Child.

Head of Nevada charter school authority submits resignation

Patrick Gavin, executive director of the State Public Charter School Authority, submitted a letter to Gov. Brian Sandoval on Friday stating that his last day on the job will be Dec. 28. He did not give a reason for his departure.

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