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New union accuses rival of bullying Clark County teachers

The National Education Association of Southern Nevada, which is fighting to represent Clark County School District educators, accuses the Clark County Education Association of resorting to “illegal tactics” to keep its members.

Groups pursue increase to education funding in Nevada

Last week, advocates held a live Q&A with the Clark County School District budget chief and challenged legislators at a public meeting to step up to the plate. Other behind-the-scenes organizing efforts also are quietly building momentum.

Clark County schools cut more than 550 jobs to erase deficit

The deficit, which required the district’s more than 300 schools to cut a collective $47 million from their budgets, reduced the district’s workforce by 400 licensed positions, 104 support staff positions and 50.5 administrative jobs.

Job losses may be near, Clark County schools support staff warned

Staff were notified of the possible reduction in force process Thursday in a memo from the district’s human resources department after principals identified $47 million in cuts to their individual school budgets.

Clark County school trustees revisit gender diverse policy

An eight-page draft policy that surfaced Monday would guide principals on how to handle students with diverse gender expressions. The School Board will consider the policy at its June 14 meeting.

Las Vegas Valley student bows out of national spelling bee

“Toadyism” fells Mischa Abad, 11, who recently finished fifth grade at Somerset Academy of Las Vegas’ Stephanie Campus, in second day of national competition in Washington, D.C.

Nevada State College president on paid leave after DUI arrest

Nevada State College President Bart Patterson has been on a paid leave of absence for about two weeks following his arrest last month on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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