For students in at-risk communities, you could be just what they need. The Clark County School District is seeking volunteers for two of its districtwide service programs. All you need is a passion for education and a little free time.
Education
It’s official now: Students will pay more and employees will be paid less at Nevada’s colleges and universities.
The inaugural Las Vegas Science Festival culminated with a Cashman Center expo day where thousands participated in hands-on activities.
The Clark County School District’s proposed budget reduction of $407 million will eliminate about 1,800 positions in the Las Vegas Valley, more than a thousand of which are teachers. In every case, it’s the new teachers who are the first to go. Principals districtwide expressed the same concern with the system, saying it’s not in the best interest of the kids.
The inaugural Las Vegas Science Festival was held this month and culminated with an expo day where kids participated in hands-on activities. The festival is expected to return next year because of the community’s great response.
Middle school students in North Las Vegas recently met at Mojave High School for workshops meant to keep them focused on succeeding in high school and preparing for college.
Nearly 400 volunteers constructed a new playground in six hours May 4 at the 100 Academy of Excellence, 2341 Comstock Drive. The state-of-the-art playground came as a result of the school teaming with nonprofit group KaBOOM! and Surgical Care Associates, which sent 300 volunteers to help.
Dan Phillips, principal of Palo Verde High School, is waking up to start off his day. With a cup of coffee and a bowl of cereal, 45 minutes go by as he thinks about what the day will bring. He arrives at school at 6:15 and the day starts off with quad duty, monitoring what all the students are doing before school.
The financial outlook is bleak. Nevada’s measure of academic success is in flux. But the Clark County School District’s new superintendent isn’t flinching. He’s already unpacked his suitcase, launched a search for permanent housing and chatted up Gov.-elect Brian Sandoval about football and school reform.
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