education

Nevadans give feedback on youth education delivery during pandemic

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LAS VEGAS – With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing many children and youth to engage in distance learning, there have been concerns about the students’ educational opportunities, mental health and access to resources. According to a statewide survey conducted by University of Nevada, Reno, communication, quality of distance education, interactive and engaging distance learning, and … [Read more...] about Nevadans give feedback on youth education delivery during pandemic

Rosen introduces rural STEM education bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, alongside Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), announced their introduction of the Rural STEM Education Act. This bipartisan legislation would direct the National Science Foundation (NSF) to … [Read more...] about Rosen introduces rural STEM education bill

Report ranks Nevada middle of the road for rural education

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By Jackie Valley A new report shows a mixed bag of results when it comes to educating students in Nevada?s more far-flung locales, identifying improved test scores as a bright spot but low college readiness as a challenge. Nevada is the 23rd-highest-need state for rural education, according to a report released Thursday by the Rural […] This article is … [Read more...] about Report ranks Nevada middle of the road for rural education

Education savings accounts will be a boon to education

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One of the few things of value to be ground up and spat out by our Nevada legislative sausage factory this year was the education saving accounts (ESA) law created by Senate Bill 302. Gov. Brian Sandoval quickly signed the bill into law. SB302 sets up savings accounts for parents who choose to take their children out of public schools. For most the annual account will be … [Read more...] about Education savings accounts will be a boon to education

Former Gov. Miller touts his failed education spending to promote Sandoval?s plan

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This past week Gov. Brian Sandoval presented his proposed business license tax based on gross receipts in the form of Senate Bill 252 to a joint meeting of the state Senate and Assembly taxation committees.?He insisted his proposal is not like the margin tax soundly defeated by the voters in November. ?The business license fee (BLF) as proposed is broad based because it will … [Read more...] about Former Gov. Miller touts his failed education spending to promote Sandoval?s plan