It's an unfortunate reality that, when it comes to education, Nevada has earned failing grades for years. Although the Silver State has seen some improvements, it is still far behind the national average. Recently, Nevada educators met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss the many challenges they are up against and the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
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Faith Lutheran Offers Flexible Learning Options With Launch of Faith Lutheran Online for 2023-24 Academic Year – Faith Lutheran Online Students Eligible to Participate in Sports and Extracurricular Activities
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School, Nevada’s largest private school and the United States’ largest Lutheran secondary school, has opened enrollment for its 2023-24 school year by adding flexible online and hybrid learning through the school’s Faith Lutheran Online program. With more than 40 courses ready for fall 2023, and more in development, Faith Lutheran … [Read more...] about Faith Lutheran Offers Flexible Learning Options With Launch of Faith Lutheran Online for 2023-24 Academic Year – Faith Lutheran Online Students Eligible to Participate in Sports and Extracurricular Activities
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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
Industry Focus: Education
Education has long been a hot-button issue in Nevada, oftentimes because of a negative perception. Recently, executives representing education in Nevada met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss this perception, the challenges the state faces and solutions moving forward. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School Students Named Champions at 2016-2017 Nevada State Mock Trial Competition
LAS VEGAS – Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School students recently were named Champions of the 2017 Nevada State High School Mock Trial Competition, hosted by the State Bar of Nevada. The school sent two of its three teams to compete March 3 and 4, and earned special recognition including: Best Witness – Lucas Richardson, sophomore; Best Attorney – Zachary Smith, … [Read more...] about Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School Students Named Champions at 2016-2017 Nevada State Mock Trial Competition
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
Industry Focus: Education
From kindergarten to college graduation, Nevada’s education system has overcome a multitude of hurdles in recent years. Even so, the system still has a long way to go. Coming together to discuss issues Nevada faces in regards to education, a combination of business leaders, economic development resources and leaders in education recently met at the Las Vegas offices of Cox … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education