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Celebrating The LEED Fellows
The first cohort of the Leaders Empowering Educational Dreams (LEED) fellows debuted their capstone projects, encompassing the fellows' lived experiences, professional expertise, and personal passion for improving public education in our community. LEED fellows collaborated over an 18-month period, ...Continue Reading
En Route: Each of Us Plays a Key Role in Navigating Nevada’s Road to Educational Success
This morning, we hosted our annual North Star Summit, named for Opportunity 180’s unwavering commitment to reaching our North Star– ensuring every kid in Nevada graduates high school college and career-ready and prepared to live the life they dream. ...Continue Reading
Futuro Academy Secures First Nevada Facilities Fund Loan to Expand Impact in East Las Vegas
Futuro Academy, a public charter school serving grades K-5 in East Las Vegas, will be the first school to receive a Nevada Facilities Fund loan to purchase its campus on Lamb Boulevard in East Las Vegas. The school was founded ...Continue Reading
Where Accountability Meets Action: Reflections on the Closure of TEACH Las Vegas
TEACH Las Vegas surrendered its charter at the June 21, 2024, State Public Charter School Authority board meeting. School closures, such as TEACH Las Vegas’ and the cascading impacts that occurred as a result, are disruptive, but they are necessary ...Continue Reading
Cities Can Now Authorize Charter Schools in Nevada: What Comes Next?
The City of Henderson and the City of North Las Vegas were approved to authorize public charter schools this month. The approvals mean more educational opportunities for students throughout Southern Nevada, and means that cities can more directly address the ...Continue Reading
Primary Election Question of the Week: What is one book you think every student should read before they graduate high school and why?
To give voters more information on the perspectives of State Board of Education, Clark County School District, and Washoe County School District Board candidates, Opportunity 180 introduced the Question of the Week to accompany its Primary Election Voter Guide. ...Continue Reading
Primary Election Question of the Week: What Have You Learned From Your Experience During This Campaign Cycle?
To give voters more information on the perspectives of State Board of Education, Clark County School District, and Washoe County School District Board candidates, Opportunity 180 introduced the Question of the Week to accompany its Primary Election Voter Guide. ...Continue Reading
Primary Election Question of the Week: Preparing Kids for Tomorrow’s Technology-Rich Economy
To give voters more information on the perspectives of State Board of Education, Clark County School District, and Washoe County School District Board candidates, Opportunity 180 introduced the Question of the Week to accompany its Primary Election Voter Guide. ...Continue Reading
Primary Election Question of the Week: Teacher Recruitment and Retention
To give voters more information on the perspectives of State Board of Education, Clark County School District, and Washoe County School District Board candidates, Opportunity 180 introduced the Question of the Week to accompany its Primary Election Voter Guide. ...Continue Reading
2024 General Election Voter Resources
When is the General Election? The 2024 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5. It will be a "hybrid" election with an option to vote by mail or vote in-person. You can also vote in-person during early ...Continue Reading
