After years of waiting, Boulder City was told Thursday that its World War II-era high school would finally resume the rebuild started in 2004. The Clark County School Board decided Thursday to spend much of the $54 million remaining from a 1998 bond issue on Phase 2 of Boulder City High School’s four-phased replacement.
Clark County schools often struggle to hire math, science, English and special education teachers, but the School Board declared a new critical labor shortage on Thursday — substitute teachers.
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The Clark County School Board unanimously approved more than $54 million in teacher pay raises on Thursday as part of the 2014-15 contract negotiated with the teachers union, Clark County Education Association.
Gov. Brian Sandoval said Thursday the Clark County School Board made a “grave mistake” by not asking voters this year to approve new bonds to build schools and the decision may complicate his efforts in education.
“Last year, Basic (High School) was also named a Naval Honor School by the national headquarters,” Marine instructor Lt. Col. Michael Viers said. “They recognize the top 20 percent of JROTC programs throughout the country, and it’s based on the competitions we’re involved with, our community service and the leadership roles the students have. It’s quite an honor.”
A national education group slammed the Clark County School District and the local teachers union on Wednesday for planning to award $54 million in teacher pay raises based on seniority, not performance.
Southern Nevada universities and colleges are getting the short end of the stick, according to a new higher education funding analysis.
Plans to alter sex education in Clark County schools have been scrapped in the wake of protests from the community and several School Board members, who criticized the district for the secrecy in which curriculum changes were discussed.
UNR showcased its latest research on drones and robots Friday in an effort to raise awareness about the school’s new program to spur their development.
The Clark County School Board will decide next week whether to build new classrooms for the well-aged Boulder City High School or replace Rex Bell Elementary School.
A program designed to help at-risk students stay in school and become successful after graduation has received a $1.25 million grant that will allow its expansion into more Las Vegas area schools.
Get ready, Nevadans, for the blitzkrieg about to unfold for your vote on The Education Initiative appearing as Question 3 on the November ballot.
Robert Taylor Elementary School students and staff members kicked off the school’s robotics program and celebrated their partnership with Tronox, a company that produces titanium ore and titanium dioxide, Sept. 17.
