Jobs for life?

One problem with the public school system that certainly influences public perception of the status quo (see above): the difficulty many districts have getting rid of bad teachers.

Schools need reform — but not my school

In a nationwide survey of 833 adults and 854 parents of school-aged children funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and released last week, The Associated Press found Americans are largely unhappy with their government schools.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Nevada meets the first Tuesday of each month at various times and locations (796-0430).

SHOT CLINICS

Southern Nevada Health District immunization clinics are open each week in and around Las Vegas. A $16-$25 administration fee will be assessed per visit.

BLOOD DRIVES

Scheduled blood drives (listing subject to change):

CAR SHARK (Car salesman)

The salespeople at Desert Honda don’t descend on customers like makos on a bleeding squid. They don’t pressure them into buying now because it won’t be here tomorrow.

VOLUNTEERS

Amnesty International USA: Student activist coordinator needed.

Stephen King movie production in town

It’s taken more than a decade to get its motor running, but “Dolan’s Cadillac” has finally hit the streets of Las Vegas.

WORKING WONDERS

Two local businesses earned spots on a list of the nation’s 50 best small to midsize employers, and their inclusion on the roster holds lessons for other companies angling to boost employee morale in tough economic times.

IN BRIEF

NEW YORK

INSIDE BUSINESS

Perini names manager of preconstruction

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