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
Identifying Necessary Funding – SB543 Funding Commission’s Most Critical Charge
Last week, the first SB543 Commission to study and make suggestions for the new K-12 funding formula met for the first time. While it was great to finally get a
SB543 – Funding Formula Commission Tasked With Huge Responsibility First meeting of the SB543 Commission takes place tomorrow
Tomorrow, September 27 at 10 a.m. is the first meeting for the SB543 Commission that will decide how to implement the new public education funding formula. There is likely
Realities Of Nevada’s K-12 Budget Across Districts
Looking beyond the headlines and soundbites As the dust settles from the 80th legislative session and students across the state have started the 2019-20 school year, districts are facing the
Despite Poor Academic Results Groups Sue to Grow Private School Voucher Program
A few weeks ago a pro-school privatization organization, Institute for Justice, announced a lawsuit against the State of Nevada over the impact of AB 458 to private school vouchers recipients,
School Funding Challenges Felt Statewide
Earlier this week, the Clark County School District teachers’ bargaining unit, Clark County Educators Association, announced teachers would strike if they didn’t reach a deal. It’s perhaps the most eminent
Press Release: SB543 – Nevada’s Missed Opportunity to Transform K-12 Funding
Carson City, NV – Today, during the final hour of the 80thLegislative Session, the Nevada Legislature passed Senate Bill 543, a bill that failed to enact any real change and
Funding Formula Bill (SB543) In Assembly’s Hands
As hundreds of parents, educators and Nevada residents have made more efforts to understand education funding, they’ve also come to understand the issue of supplanting and how it shortchanges our
K-12 Funding Formula SB543 Addresses Many Challenges But Falls Short Of Adequate
On Tuesday May 21 the joint Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means Joint Committee heard SB 543, the bill to modernize the 52-year-old K-12 funding formula. It was the