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UNLV camp trains science-minded teens

Ulises Sanchez knew he wanted to study science, but it was hard to picture what a career in the field would be like from his vantage point as a high school senior.

Test scores could matter less in teacher evaluations

A panel of Nevada lawmakers on Tuesday voted to draft legislation that would reduce the reliance on student test performance for a new teacher evaluation system from 50 percent to 40 percent.

Back-to-school immunization clinics planned through August

As Aug. 25, the first day of school, draws closer, parents are reminded that children must have their inoculations up to date. Nevada law requires that all students be fully immunized before entering school.

Naming Las Vegas: Silvestri Junior High School

Charles A. Silvestri has a school named for him at 1055 Silverado Ranch Blvd. He also established a grant through the Nevada Community Foundation, based in Summerlin.

South Carolina students eager to star gaze with new telescope

Students and teachers across South Carolina will be able to peer into space and view images of the sun, moon and stars using a remotely controlled telescope set up at a new observatory opening next month at the State Museum.

Regents hear plan to launch UNLV med school

The state’s Board of Regents’ health sciences committee is hashing out the details of what it will take to fund a medical school for UNLV.

Washoe County schools chief back on job

Embattled Washoe County School District Superintendent Pedro Martinez is back on the job, 10 days after he was told he was being “relieved of his duties” effective immediately.

Nevada bill would modify school boards

Assembly Minority Leader Pat Hickey, R-Reno, said Friday he is requesting a bill for the 2015 legislative session to consider changes to the way county school boards operate in the wake of the Washoe County School Board’s failed attempt to fire Superintendent Pedro Martinez.

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