Education Notebook
The World Heritage Student Exchange program is seeking host families in the Las Vegas Valley for high school boys and girls.
Couples, single parents and families with or without children are welcome to apply. Students can be hosted for a semester for a school year.
Exchange students are available from Spain, Germany, China, Norway, Russia, France, Italy, Sweden and more.
For more information, call
800-888-9040 or email
info@world-heritage.org.
Learn from an expert before taking SAT
Students preparing to take the SAT can sign up with 2400 Expert, a company that teaches test-taking strategies.
The program is run by former Clark High School valedictorian Shaan Patel, who received a perfect SAT score of 2,400 .
Classes meet three times a week for six weeks for instruction or practice exams for a total of 60 classroom hours. Classes take place at Intelligent Offices, 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 253.
Summer classes are scheduled from May 16 to June 26 and June 27 to Aug. 14. For more information, visit 2400expert.com or call 505-1296.
School district to get new deputy superintendent of instruction
Clark County School District Superintendent Dwight Jones plans to recommend a new deputy superintendent of instruction at Thursdays Board of Trustees meeting.
The board will be asked to approve the hiring of Pedro Martinez, deputy superintendent for the Washoe County School District in Reno.
Martinez would replace Lauren Kohut-Rost and begin work May 11 if approved.
Martinez was chief area officer, chief financial officer and budget director of Chicago Public Schools, the nations third-largest school district, before coming to Nevada.
Teachers get funding for class projects on website
Local school teachers can apply for donations for classroom projects through donorschoose.org.
The nonprofit website, founded in 2000, allows public school teachers to describe specific educational projects for students, and donors choose the projects they want to support. More than 160,000 teachers have secured more than $71 million worth of books, art supplies and technology resources.
Locally, more than 150 teachers have used the website to secure more than $119,000 in funding. Teacher Leanna Kromer from OCallaghan Middle School, 1450 Radwick Drive, has funded eight classroom projects total ing more than $2,000 since January.
Parents invited to meet with CCSD Superintendent Dwight D. Jones
Clark County School District Superintendent Dwight D. Jones plans to meet with parents during an event hosted by District E Trustee John Cole at Becker Middle Schools theater, 9151 Pinewood Hills Drive, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today.
Online school offers scholarships
Advantages Online Private School is offering an essay contest for two $750 scholarships for Clark County high school students.
The students 200-word essays should describe the biggest educational challenge they face in high school and how they are conquering it. Entries are due Friday , and scholarships may be used to cover the cost of a course offered by the accredited online school.
For more information, visit advantagesschool.com.
Inaugural science festival
coming in May
The inaugural Las Vegas Science Festival is seeking participants for the event, which is scheduled for Sunday through May 7 at various Las Vegas Valley locations.
A Rubiks Cube competition is scheduled as part of the event. Teams of eight students will attempt to solve 25 cubes. The school that solves the cubes in the shortest time will win up to $750 to be donated to their school.
The festival plans to celebrate science, technology, engineering and math with speakers and exhibitions.
Applied, natural and health sciences organizations are encouraged to contribute as educators, hosts, volunteers or sponsors.
For more information, visit lasvegas
sciencefestival.com.
Students with dyslexia can nominate teachers as Unsung Heroes
The International Dyslexia Association is accepting nominations through May 15 for teachers, tutors or other educators who have made a difference in the lives of dyslexic students.
The award will recognize each nominated educator as an unsung hero by sending a letter to that teacher and listing them on the IDA website.
All teachers will be placed in a drawing for one free conference registration, a $250 travel stipend and three nights accommodations to attend IDAs 62nd annual conference, Reading, Literacy & Learning, Nov. 9-12 in Chicago.
To nominate someone, visit interdys.org/honorateacher.htm.
Scholarships available to Italian-American students
The Sons of Italy Las Vegas Lodge 2158 is offering three $500 scholarships for college-bound high school seniors of Italian descent.
Awards will be based on grades, school activities, a personal essay and contributions to the community. Applications are due May 10.
Sons of Italy is a national organization of Italian-American men and women.
For more information, call 896-1987 or visit sonsofitalylasvegas.com.
Cultural Diversity Foundation
offers scholarships
The Cultural Diversity Foundation is offering college scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $2,500.
Students must be Clark County residents, maintain a 3.0 GPA and show financial need.
The deadline for submissions is May 6. For a complete list of scholarships, criteria and applications, visit cdfnv.org/scholarships or call 646-2615.
The foundation also plans to host online workshops with tips on how to search and locate scholarship awards online. The class is open to college-bound high school students and college students.
The cost is $25 to $50, depending on income. To register or view class schedules, visit cdfnv.org/onlineworkshops.
Post reunion information
on school districts website
Clark County School District alumni who are planning a high school reunion may post information on the Clark County School Districts website, ccsd.net/schools/reunions.
Email any important reunion information to dsheehan@interact.ccsd.net and it will be posted.
AFS Intercultural Programs
seeks host families in Southern Nevada
AFS Intercultural Programs, a nonprofit high school student exchange organization, is seeking host families in the Las Vegas area. Hosts provide a bed, meals and a family environment.
For more information, email Cathy Sheehy at afs.cathy@yahoo.com or call 633-5891.
