As the new school year approaches, United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) and the Nevada Department of Education are proud to provide free high-quality preschool to families in need, thanks to $13.3 million in scholarships through the Nevada Ready! State Pre-K program. This school year, UWSN and nearly 50 Southern Nevada preschool centers will help 1,592 students enroll in … [Read more...] about United Way of Southern Nevada Expands Preschool Access With $13.3 Million in Scholarships for Local Families
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Nevadans Are Choosing ChartersHow Charter Schools Are Standing Out From the Rest of K-12 Education
While enrollment in K-12 education across the state saw its lowest decline in decades, charter schools are seeing a small but significant increase in enrollment. Charter school proponents bet on this centralized, specialized form of education, and in Nevada, it's paying off. Open to the Public Charters in Nevada are state-funded, public schools. "I think there's this myth … [Read more...] about Nevadans Are Choosing Charters
Keeping Pace with the FutureEmbracing Change in Nevada Education
Navigating K-12 education is more complicated today than it used to be. Students face more distractions, from social media to family finances. Yet it's important for students to keep pace with a world that's rapidly changing. Technology evolves at the speed of thought. Career opportunities grow and shrink with industry changes that reflect economic and workforce … [Read more...] about Keeping Pace with the Future
Nevada Donor Network and Nevada Department of Education Launch First Statewide Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation Curriculum
Las Vegas/Reno, Nev. (January 7, 2025) – Nevada Donor Network and the Nevada Department of Education have collaborated to launch the first-ever statewide curriculum for teachers and students to raise awareness about the life-saving impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation. The curriculum was developed in response to a requirement adopted in 2017 under Nevada Revised … [Read more...] about Nevada Donor Network and Nevada Department of Education Launch First Statewide Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation Curriculum
United Way of Southern Nevada Welcomes the Season of Giving
LAS VEGAS — United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) is celebrating the season of giving with several impactful initiatives. UWSN has partnered with Steiner’s Pub to host the annual Warmth Drive. The drive will collect new and gently used warmth items including blankets, jackets, coats, gloves, socks and scarves now through Jan. 6. Donated items will help ensure individuals and … [Read more...] about United Way of Southern Nevada Welcomes the Season of Giving
Industry FocusEducation
Nevada has never excelled in education. Ranked consistently in the bottom five states for educational achievement, Nevada’s leaders in education are tackling the issues and looking to change education's trajectory. Challenges of undervaluing education, chronic absenteeism amongst students, advancements in technology, overpopulated classrooms and a teacher shortage … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Bank of Nevada, First Independent Bank, Green Our Planet and Nevada Department of Education Make Financial Literacy Curriculum Available to Every Nevada Student
5th Grade Curriculum Will Be Available in August; Expanding To Other Grade Levels Throughout The Year LAS VEGAS - Every student in the State of Nevada will soon have access to financial literacy curriculum thanks to the combined efforts of Bank of Nevada and First Independent Bank, Green Our Planet and the Nevada Department of Education. The educational partnership enables … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada, First Independent Bank, Green Our Planet and Nevada Department of Education Make Financial Literacy Curriculum Available to Every Nevada Student
Industry FocusGovernment
From red tape to oversight committees, government agencies often have more challenges than private enterprise when trying to improve or change processes. They are working with taxpayer dollars and fiscal responsibility is an imperative. Recently, executives from government agencies in Nevada met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss their … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Private Education in NevadaOperational Changes
Parents in the U.S. have the right to choose the best form of education for their children. Choices include public and private schools, religious-affiliated and independent schools. According to the Nevada Department of Education (DOE), northern Nevada has 39 private schools with 4,012 students attending. Southern Nevada has 90 with 15,473 students enrolled. The student to … [Read more...] about Private Education in Nevada
Around the StateJanuary 2019
Nevada Graduation Rates On the Rise According to data compiled by the Nevada Department of Education, the final graduation rate for the Clark County School District’s (CCSD) Class of 2018 was 85.22 percent, a record high and increase of 2 percentage points over 2017. Over the past eight years, CCSD’s has risen from 59.34 percent in 2011. In addition, the Washoe County School … [Read more...] about Around the State
Second Start Inc. Names Reno’s Gostin as President of the Board
San Jose - Second Start Inc. Learning Disabilities Programs has named Ira M. Gostin, MBA as its new president of the board of directors. Gostin, chief marketing officer for 120 West Strategic Communications, joined the board in 2015. “Ira has been an invaluable asset since joining our board,” Tara Bevington, executive director for Second Start Inc. said. “We are confident as … [Read more...] about Second Start Inc. Names Reno’s Gostin as President of the Board
Yellow Checker Star Donates $150,000 of Modified Business Tax to Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program Benefiting Local Students
Jonathan Schwartz, director of Yellow Checker Star, a leading taxicab company in Las Vegas, announced the company has donated $150,000 of its modified business tax dollars to Dinosaurs & Roses, a local nonprofit that will in turn use the money to award local scholarships for underprivileged children to attend private schools in Nevada. During Nevada’s 2015 legislative … [Read more...] about Yellow Checker Star Donates $150,000 of Modified Business Tax to Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program Benefiting Local Students
The Children’s Cabinet’s Redfield Academy Announced Graduating Class of 2015
The Children’s Cabinet’s Redfield Academy congratulated the graduating class of 2015, who were honored at a special graduation ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion on Sunday, June 14. Graduates included: Jeronimo Rangel-Lopez: High School Diploma Jacqulin Acosta: High School Diploma Oscar Garcia: Certificate of Credits and Completion Jose Gonzalez: Certificate of … [Read more...] about The Children’s Cabinet’s Redfield Academy Announced Graduating Class of 2015
Ensuring That All of Our Kids are Nevada Ready: Preparing the Silver State
As business leaders who are deeply engaged in education reform efforts through Nevada Succeeds and the Education Alliance of Washoe County, we know that our schools across the state have not performed at the level of our expectations. We spend significant efforts each day to ensure that all schools are receiving the support they need to be successful so their students are ready … [Read more...] about Ensuring That All of Our Kids are Nevada Ready: Preparing the Silver State
Northern Nevada: Hard Work Pays Off
Northern Nevada has earned its developing economic comeback the old-fashioned way: building on its strengths, looking to the future and taking common sense steps to coax and reward entrepreneurialism and innovation. It’s paying off. “There’s a lot going on,” says Rob Hooper, Executive Director of Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA), the Economic Development … [Read more...] about Northern Nevada: Hard Work Pays Off