Clark County School District police arrested a 16-year-old Desert Pines High School student on Tuesday for bringing a gun on campus — the first weapon seizure credited to its K-9 team.
Amelia Pak-Harvey
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Amelia covers K-12 education for the Review-Journal, where she came after covering education for two years at the Lowell Sun in Lowell, Massachusetts. She is a Boston University graduate with degrees in political science and journalism, and her awards include first place in education reporting from the New England Newspaper and Press Association. She’s a proud North Carolina native.
The Clark County School District has received just over a third of the $34 million it sought, while rural Humboldt County had its request fully funded.
The dispute between board President Lola Brooks and Trustee Linda Young revolves around who should represent the trustees on the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association.
The male student who brought the gun to Desert Rose High School was only cited for disorderly conduct, as the BB gun was broken and did not meet the definition of a firearm.
The teachers union and Clark County School Board are expected to vote on a new two-year contract for teachers next week, ending a contentious battle over a pay raise that could have led to a teacher’s strike.
Silver State now ranks ahead of New Mexico in annual rankings by Education Week, but state education officials say that move up made Nevada the fastest-improving state.
The Clark County School District filed for an injunction in court on Monday to stop what the district called a “crippling strike” that the teachers union has threatened for Sept. 10 amid stalled contract negotiations.
Mack Middle School students relocated to Chaparral High School on Monday after issues with air conditioning, the Clark County School District told parents.
Gail Hudson wiped back an abundance of tears as she stood in the courtyard of Hummel Elementary on Monday, overwhelmed by the surprise honor of Nevada’s Teacher of the Year.
Union leaders in other states say “common enemy” helped unify educators, communities, but that level of cooperation has not yet been seen in Southern Nevada.
Sisolak on Friday called it “astounding” that Clark County School District leaders did not account for contractually obligated spending in its budget requests to the Legislature.
The Clark County School Board abruptly ended its meeting on Thursday night because of potential threats against board members, two trustees said on Friday.
The Clark County School Board abruptly ended its meeting Thursday night amid protests from an outraged crowd of teachers who showed up in droves to demand appropriate pay for a new contract.
Superintendent Jesus Jara said there was no discussion of the possibility of a special legislative session when CCSD and teachers union officials met with Gov. Steve Sisolak.
Nevada’s governor and legislative leaders met with the Clark County School District and teachers union executive director to push for a solution for a new contract.