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Officials ask if marijuana taxes can sustain $54M for Nevada school safety

The $54 million proposed for school safety follows on recommendations of a task force and covers spending in five areas: school social workers, safety resource/police officers; building safety enhancements, new learning programs for social and emotional development, and staff support.

Nevada bill would change educational resources funding

A bill sponsored by Sen. Ben Kieckhefer, R-Reno, would allow districts to reduce the amount allocated toward materials if they are able to find instructional resources free of charge — known as Open Educational Resources, or OERs.

Nevada public education supporters go ‘Red for Ed’ at rallies

It’s time to change Nevada’s formula for public education spending and increase the budget, advocates say at rallies in Las Vegas and Carson City as they aim to capitalize on a Democratic-controlled state Legislature.

Mixed results in study of Nevada’s Opportunity Scholarships

As the Legislature considers the future of the scholarships for low-income students, which are funded by business tax credits, a Department of Education study of the program raises questions about its efficacy.

Off-roaders fume over Clark County plan to set aside land

The plan to create three new recreation areas was meant to appease off-road groups angered by a resolution passed last year seeking more federal land for development while closing other environmentally sensitive areas. It didn’t work.