Education in Nevada is changing. Not only have there been massive changes in funding due to shifting political sands, but the traditional path of pursuing a bachelor’s degree after high school is rapidly losing popularity. Instead, students are pursuing quick degrees and certificates that allow them to enter the workforce sooner with pay scales that historically … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Nevada State Public Charter School Authority
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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
Around the State: January 2015
Cox Activates 500 Wi-Fi Hotspots in Las Vegas Cox Las Vegas has launched the first of 500 hotspots that have been installed around the Las Vegas Valley. The launch came on the heels of a ribbon-cutting for a Henderson Cox Solutions store. The Las Vegas hotspots are part of a 300,000 nationwide hotspot network being offered by the communications company through a collaboration … [Read more...] about Around the State: January 2015
Education Outlook: Weathering the Storm
Against a persistent backdrop of brutal budget cuts, shrinking revenues and heightened expectations, K-12 educators in Nevada continue to explore and implement innovative solutions to the challenges they face in the state’s schools. “We’re in the new normal now with the expectation that we’ll have to do more with less,” says Heath Morrison, superintendent of Washoe County … [Read more...] about Education Outlook: Weathering the Storm