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
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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
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Education in America can trace its roots all the way back to the Puritans of the 1600s. The first public school was established in Boston, Massachusetts and allowed only boys. Eventually, the school system grew and became the recognized K-12 system that is familiar to Americans today. In the 1960s, the first magnet school opened with the aim to increase diversity in the … [Read more...] about Charter Schools