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Later starts considered for Clark County schools

The morning bell won’t ring until 9 a.m. at the earliest for any Nevada middle or high school if one state lawmaker has his way.

Computer repair business offers internships to IT students

Trade schools provide the textbook learning for various crafts. But it’s real-world, hands-on experience that can further that teaching. To see computer technician students get a leg-up, John Sinchak, owner/operator of TLC Computer Solutions, included an internship program in his business plan. It’s his way of giving back.

Gala celebrates White Horse Youth Ranch milestones

Hannah Newmaker’s voice quivered as she delivered a speech at the White Horse Youth Ranch’s gala event July 19 in Las Vegas. Nearly 70 people rose in a standing ovation, fueling Hannah’s confidence to finish.

Clark County schools planning more magnet programs

Clark County schools Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky announced Wednesday plans to add seven new magnet programs and five Select Schools, which are high schools that will offer specialized programs of study, in 2015-16. Another four magnet programs will be added in 2016-17.

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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.

Against the odds: Chaparral senior faces more than academic obstacles in diploma quest

James “Bubba” Dukes’ need is great as he struggles to earn a diploma at Chaparral High School. The obstacles faced by the football player and teen father aren’t just academic — his push to graduation is impeded by family and financial woes that have him trying to keep his family intact and off the streets.

Longtime Las Vegans share memories with CSN history students for class project

Students in Lisa Gioia-Acres’ Nevada history class at the College of Southern Nevada are learning the subject from the area’s primary sources.
About 20 longtime Las Vegans recently visited and met one-on-one with students to record interviews, which the students will use to write a research paper and make a presentation putting that person’s life in a historical context.

Board candidates discuss education issues at forum

Kids asked adults the tough questions Oct. 16 during public forum at Las Vegas City Hall hosted by Leaders in Training. Ninth- and 10th-graders posed questions directly affecting them to challengers running for seats on the Nevada State Board of Education and the Clark County Board of School Trustees.

Child Focus asks for donations for back-to-school event for foster kids

Child Focus, 4310 S. Cameron St., Suite 12, is going to give 80 foster siblings a back-to-school shopping spree Saturday and is accepting donations through Thursday to help fill backpacks that will be given to each student at the event.