Southern Nevada shelters serving children are making arrangements to accommodate distance learning this fall, and they could use the community’s help.
Education
The Clark County School Board approved a series of initiatives meant to improve students’ access to the internet and technology needed for distance learning.
Connecting Kids, a statewide coalition dedicated to providing equal access to virtual learning for Nevada students, officially launched on Wednesday.
The majority of schools offering in-person classes starting this month are restricting visitor and parent access due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city of Las Vegas opened registration Wednesday for Vegas Strong Academy, its child care option at six community centers that will support distance learning through the fall semester.
Clark County School District parents protested at the district’s administration building on Wednesday, saying they feel shut out of the conversation around reopening schools.
Rebecca Feiden, executive director of the State Public Charter School Authority, made the recommendation for schools in Clark, Washoe and Elko counties.
It’s not clear whether any of them were exposed to the coronavirus at schools.
Monday was the first day of school at a handful of local campuses that are offering in-person instruction amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Clark County School District has submitted a waiver to the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking to continue offering free meals to children using a drive-thru format this school year.
Schools are handing out tens of thousands of the basic laptop computers and arranging internet connections for students who would otherwise be left in the lurch.
Natalie Young, chef/owner of Eat and Old Soul, will prepare her famous fried chicken in dinners of three, six or nine pieces to help buy Chromebooks for local students.
Felicia Campbell brought an adventurous spirit to her life and classroom, former students say.
The Clark County School District has launched a family guide ahead of the return to schools on Aug. 24.
While the vast majority of Clark County School District students will begin online classes next month, a handful of schools in rural areas plan to reopen classrooms at least part-time beginning Aug. 24.
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