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Clark County School District facing $17M-18M budget deficit

Despite winning additional funding in the legislative session, the Clark County School District revealed Tuesday that it is facing a budget deficit of between $17 million and $18 million next year.

Opportunity Scholarships backers urge defeat of bill to cap amount

Students and parents who receive the Opportunity Scholarship funded through tax-deductible donations called upon the heavens this week to stop a bill that would cap the amount given to the program.

Bill to boost safety in Nevada schools draws strong support

A new bill that would enact school safety measures recommended by former Gov. Brian Sandoval’s school safety task force drew strong support from educators, mental health professionals and residents who stressed the need to be prepared for crises on campus.

33 apply for Nevada’s top public education post

A number of top administrators in public school districts throughout Nevada are among the applicants for the state superintendent of public instruction.

Clark County schools reach tentative contracts with 3 unions

Clark County School District support staff, administrators and police administrators would receive a one-time 3 percent payment under an “unprecedented” agreement to finalize contracts through the end of the current school year.

Nevada State College building tops higher-ed wish list

Three of Nevada’s college campuses are making way for new classroom, lab and office space to prepare students for careers in engineering, education and health sciences.

 
Anderson’s answer shows ESAs are coming

It didn’t make the headlines, but if you read between the lines, we found out this week that the Nevada Legislature is going to pass Education Savings Accounts. No special session necessary.