Carolyn Edwards, who with four years of experience is the most senior member of the Clark County School Board, hopes to become the board’s next president at an organizational meeting Wednesday.
Education
As superintendent of a school district that has been rocked by $385.5 million in funding reductions over three years, Walt Rulffes said his proudest achievement was never laying off a teacher.
Diana Bell has gone from the streets of Las Vegas to becoming a college graduate. At 52, she plans to continue her education.
While designing a website for a dog adoption agency, high school students at the Southwest Career and Technical Academy could not download pictures of puppies because the school’s Internet filter blocked access to sites such as Google Images.
Bishop Gorman High School swept to a 5-1 victory last Saturday, carrying the game to their opponents with force, finesse and brilliant execution of their game plan, revealing preparation in the fundamentals and enough agility to react to surprises and adverse conditions on the field.
The financial outlook is bleak. Nevada’s measure of academic success is in flux. But the Clark County School District’s new superintendent isn’t flinching. He’s already unpacked his suitcase, launched a search for permanent housing and chatted up Gov.-elect Brian Sandoval about football and school reform.
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