It’s no secret that Nevada education ranks almost last in the nation in a number of measurements. It’s an industry facing immense challenges and one that is in desperate need of solutions. Recently, education executives met at a roundtable to discuss education in the Silver State including its challenges, the effects of the recent pandemic and why Nevada is leaving students … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
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Faith Lutheran Team Makes Finals in Air Force Association’s Annual National Youth Cyber Defense Competition
As technology advances, cyberthreats escalate — every new device presents a hole for hackers to test or exploit. A group of Faith Lutheran students showed considerable threat-stopping mettle last month, becoming one of 12 finalists in the Air Force Association’s annual National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. The competition is part of CyberPatriot, the Arlington, … [Read more...] about Faith Lutheran Team Makes Finals in Air Force Association’s Annual National Youth Cyber Defense Competition
New $1.1 million Flight Academy classroom planned at Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Students at Faith Lutheran High School will soon be soaring to new heights thanks to a new $1.1 million classroom and aviation lab for the school’s Odor Family Flight Academy on the way. Las Vegas design-build firm KGA Architecture has been hired to build the 1,700- square-foot classroom, which will go up on the northwest corner of the main classroom building, accommodate up … [Read more...] about New $1.1 million Flight Academy classroom planned at Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
October 28 – Faith Lutheran Crusader Knight 2020 – but Don’t Come! Crusader Knight Will Come to You!
Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School will adapt its annual Crusader Knight tuition-assistance fundraiser for the coronavirus pandemic, forgoing a large in-person gathering and taking the events virtual, complete with gourmet “watch party” goodies. Crusader Knight, from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Oct. 28, will be broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube and will raise money for … [Read more...] about October 28 – Faith Lutheran Crusader Knight 2020 – but Don’t Come! Crusader Knight Will Come to You!
Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School Shows Mindful Moxie During Coronavirus Transition – Nevada’s Largest Not-For-Profit School Provides Creative Learning Opportunities to Their Students
The coronavirus pandemic forced Nevada’s schools to close and sent thousands of students home for their lessons. Although delivering curricula remotely requires technology, ingenuity and the ability to overcome logistical challenges, a school leader said Faith Lutheran Middle & High School was well equipped and ready to adjust. Faith Lutheran CEO Dr. Steve Buuck said … [Read more...] about Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School Shows Mindful Moxie During Coronavirus Transition – Nevada’s Largest Not-For-Profit School Provides Creative Learning Opportunities to Their Students
Clark County Schools Win Combined $36,700 in Grants from the CenturyLink Foundation for Innovative Technology Projects
Clark County Schools Win Combined $36,700 in Grants from the CenturyLink Foundation for Innovative Technology Projects LAS VEGAS, Nevada – CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) today announced the winners of the CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation’s Teachers and Technology grant program. The program, which began in 2008, awards grants of up to $5,000 to schools in … [Read more...] about Clark County Schools Win Combined $36,700 in Grants from the CenturyLink Foundation for Innovative Technology Projects
Industry Focus: Education
Faced with a wealth of challenges, Nevada’s education system has some hurdles to overcome. However, industry leaders recognize the challenges they face and are working to improve the state’s rankings. Recently, those leaders met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the needs of education. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education