It’s Teacher Appreciation Week and while flowers, candies and other goodies don’t go unnoticed, teachers need much more, such as structural and long-term changes in pay, working conditions and expectations. 

The proposed redefinition of “at risk” has effectively undone much of the progress of the new school funding formula. Seventy-five percent of low-income students will no longer be eligible for

  Bill approved unanimously despite unclarity over a decrease in K-12 funding.   Carson City, NV – Despite the cheers, congratulatory statements and celebrations from last week regarding a $500 million increase in

It’s down to the wire now in Carson City with only one month left of the 81st Nevada Legislative Session. The pandemic has drastically affected the session, from dealing with

November 13, 2020   Chairwoman, Dr. Karlene McCormick-Lee Commission on School Funding     Dear Chairwoman McCormick-Lee and members of the Commission,   Thank you for the opportunity to submit

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

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