Nevada Energy Foundation contribution bolsters science education

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

July 22, 2013 - 2:59 pm

New funding will help renew a program that helps support Nevada educators in science-based environmental education.

NV Energy, NV Energy Foundation and the Desert Research Institute renewed their commitment to continue to support pre-kindergarten to grade 12 educators in shaping the next generation of scientists, according to a news release.

The Nevada Energy Foundation contributed $180,000 to support the GreenPower program for two years. An additional $70,400 from NV Energy will fund an expansion of the program’s Energy Wise Educators Academy throughout the state.

Attendees check out a JCB Loadall in the parking lot during an event at the Southern Nevada Tra ...

Trades high school marks first year: ‘Experience, that helps you a lot more’

By Annie Vong / RJ

June 8, 2024 - 9:03 pm

Governor Joe Lombardo was on hand at the Southern Nevada Trades High School open house on Saturday

Jennifer Courier, center, holds a U.S. flag while joining others at a rally against antisemitis ...

Nevada regents vote to define antisemitism, cite Jewish students’ concerns

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

June 7, 2024 - 9:24 pm

Antisemitism will be officially defined in the Nevada System of Higher Education handbook, the state’s Board of Regents ruled.

Sarah Swallia, an instructor with Curriculum Associates, leads a back-to-school training sessio ...

Henderson, North Las Vegas win approval to sponsor charter schools

By Ella Thompson / RJ

June 6, 2024 - 5:31 pm

Henderson and North Las Vegas soon will be able to sponsor and oversee charter schools, after the Nevada Department of Education gave its blessing this week.

CCSD trustees say regularly-absent Williams should give up her seat

By Mary Hynes / RJ

June 4, 2024 - 7:33 pm

Several Clark County School Board members, who claim Katie Williams no longer lives in the district, want her to relinquish her seat on the board.

UNLV president: No plans to divest from investments in Israel

By Jeff Burbank / RJ

June 4, 2024 - 7:35 pm

UNLV President Keith Whitfield Sunday denied reports that he was considering releasing details about the university’s assets invested in firms with ties to Israel and divesting from them.

Michael Banco, a Clark County School District bus driver who sexually assaulted children, is se ...

Parents of children sexually abused by school bus driver sue CCSD

By Estelle Atkinson / RJ

May 31, 2024 - 5:21 pm

The children who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a Clark County School District bus driver have, through their parents, filed a lawsuit alleging that the district either knew or should have known the risk they faced.

Head of Summerlin academy resigns after teacher arrest

By Estelle Atkinson / RJ

June 3, 2024 - 6:35 pm

The resignation of Sharon Knafo, head of Shenker Academy, was announced May 24, a week after the arrest of teacher Eryka Westover.

CCSD moves closer to finding new superintendent, hires search firm

By Jeff Burbank / RJ

May 30, 2024 - 7:16 am

The Board of School Trustees decided on an Illinois-based search firm to recommend candidates for the office.

UNLV seeks volunteers for Type 1 diabetes study

By Paul Pearson / RJ

May 29, 2024 - 9:44 pm

Researchers are looking for people in the Las Vegas Valley with loved ones who have the disease also known as juvenile diabetes.

Clark County School District administration building located at 5100 West Sahara Ave. in Las Ve ...

Who has a voice at school board meetings? A court order changes that

By Katelyn Newberg / RJ

May 29, 2024 - 5:12 pm

The order reverses a CCSD policy that blocked members appointed by Clark County, Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas from filing motions at board meetings.