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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
Nevada Ed-Watch
Nevada Ed-Watch: Washoe County School District 11/12/24
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
Nevada Ed-Watch: State Board of Education 11/6/24
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 Nevada ...Continue Reading
Nevada Ed-Watch: CCSD 10/24/24
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: Washoe County School District 10/22/24
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
