“Covid Slide” Highlights Long-Term K-12 Issues
A recent article in the Nevada Independent highlighted an alarming concern with the academic achievement of our students. Though reading scores will likely remain steady, math proficiency is projected to
K-12 Funding Commission to Address Elephant in the Room
Optimal funding, the elephant in the room, is up for discussion at tomorrow’s Commission on School Funding meeting. The commission, which recently wrapped up its first year of meetings, has
One Year Summary of Funding Commission
School Funding Commission Still Has Not Addressed Critical Funding Component The Commission on School Funding recently wrapped up nearly a year’s worth of work making several recommendations related to Nevada’s
Steep Cuts, A Summary of Special Session
After 12 days of special session the Nevada Legislature wrapped up with a devastating $1.2 billion in cuts to K-12, health and human services and other departments and programs. K-12
ENN Supports Efforts To Identify Revenue and Minimize K-12 Impact
Despite the devastating proposed cuts in Nevada’s budget due to the Covid 19 recession, Educate Nevada Now acknowledges the efforts of Governor Sisolak to minimize impact to K-12 public schools
2020 Special Session – A Chance For Reform
This Wednesday the 8th, Nevada will convene for a special session to address the budget shortfalls caused by the Coronavirus. While we don’t yet have a clear idea of what
Black Lives Matter In Schools, Too
The murder of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and subsequent protests have cast a spotlight on the role systemic racism plays in determining, literally, who lives and who
This Teacher Appreciation Week – Let’s Honor Them With Advocacy
This week we commence National Teacher Appreciation Week and after so many of us have had to assume the job of “teacher” the last few weeks – it goes without
Crisis Highlights Significance Of Public Schools
Dear Readers, While drastically changing our daily routines and livelihood, Covid-19 has had silver linings for public education advocates (aside from being able to stay in our pajamas). It seems