“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
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
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
Education advocates ‘frustrated’ by record rainy day fund
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Just days before Governor Brian Sandoval leaves office he sent a message touting the growth of Nevada’s rainy day fund from zero when he took office
Clark County joins Nevada school districts in push for funding
By: Amelia Pak Harvey The Clark County School District joined four other Nevada school districts Thursday in a fight for more education funding in the Silver State. The School Board
Celebrating our educators and students
This week we celebrate teachers across the country during Teacher Appreciation Week. Educate Nevada Now would like to thank all Nevada teachers who go the distance for their students and
New Voucher Bill, What’s The Difference?
Last week the Governor’s office introduced SB 506 a bill that would follow through on the Nevada ESA/Voucher program, right after Senator Majority Leader Aaron Ford declared Senator Scott Hammond’s