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NAEP in Nevada: What the 2024 Results Tell Us, and Where We Go From Here
The latest National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) results, often called the Nation’s Report Card, were released on January 29. While we celebrate positive movement among our fourth-grade students, the data reveal that students nationwide and in Nevada are still ...Continue Reading
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
Nevada Ed-Watch
Nevada Ed-Watch: CCSD 3/13/25
Clark County School District Board of Trustees What is the Board of Trustees & what are they responsible for? The CCSD Trustees are decision-makers for the school district. Seven members are elected based on district; four are appointed representatives ...Continue Reading
Nevada Ed-Watch: SPCSA 3/14/25
State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA) What is the SPCSA & what are they responsible for? Considered one of Nevada’s school districts, the SPCSA sponsors and oversees public charter schools. The Authority consists of seven appointed members responsible ...Continue Reading
Nevada Ed-Watch: State Board of Education 3/12/25
Nevada State Board of Education What is the State Board of Education & what are they responsible for? The Nevada State Board of Education adopts regulations based on Nevada laws, which are passed down to individual school districts in ...Continue Reading
Nevada Ed-Watch: Washoe County School District 3/11/25
Washoe County School District Board of Trustees What is the Board of Trustees & what are they responsible for? The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees are publicly elected decision-makers for the school district. They are responsible for ...Continue Reading
In the Media
North Star News – junio 2024
North Star News (NSN) conecta a familias, padres, tutores y miembros de la comunidad con información sobre la educación del estado de Nevada. ¡Conviértase en miembro de la Junta de Escuelas Chárter y ayude a mejorar la educación para niños! ...Continue Reading
North Star News – mayo 2024
North Star News (NSN) conecta a familias, padres, tutores y miembros de la comunidad con información sobre la educación del estado de Nevada. Sabe quién se postula para la Junta Escolar y la Junta Estatal de Educación en su distrito? ...Continue Reading
North Star News – marzo 2024
North Star News (NSN) conecta a familias, padres, tutores y miembros de la comunidad con información sobre la educación del estado de Nevada. Las elecciones primarias de Nevada se acercan. Hay muchas razas que impactan la educación en nuestro estado. ...Continue Reading
North Star News – febrero 2024
North Star News (NSN) conecta a familias, padres, tutores y miembros de la comunidad con información sobre la educación del estado de Nevada. Invitación: Webinario Virtual de Great Schools All Kids para las Familias28 de febrero, 2024, @ 6:30 PM ...Continue Reading
