Education
Welcome to Nevada, Mr. Superintendent
Education reformers tend to get flattened in Nevada. James Guthrie knew as much when he became the state's new superintendent of schools last month. To be run down on his third day of work just seemed a bit soon. While Guthrie was walking from his building to the governor's office, ...
Washoe Co 2012-2013 school budget approved
RENO -- Facing a $40 million shortfall due to losses of local, state, and federal funding, the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees approved on Wednesday a final budget for the 2012-2013 school year. “We are facing profound financial challenges in the coming school year,” said Ken Grein, president ...
City of Reno encourages community to bike to work on Friday
RENO -- Pedaling her way to work this week, County Manager, Katy Simon is hoping to encourage others to do the same this Friday, for a fantastic closing day of Bike to Work Week 2012. Simon, along with members of the Washoe County Green Team took advantage of the beautiful ...
Performing arts group raises funds for high school tuitions
RENO -- Sierra School of Performing Arts is giving back to the community by helping out with the Tuition Assistance Fund. This Friday, May 18, 2012, the non-profit organization will present a check in the amount of $1,200 to Bishop Manogue Catholic High School for their Tuition Assistance Fund. ...
Cockroaches, blood falling from sky as part of students' experiment
SPARKS -- Don't be surprised if you see containers filled with cockroaches or blood falling from the sky this morning as local students participate in a science experiment. Dilworth STEM Academy students will launch 10 weather balloons, each carrying 12 pounds of science experiments including solar dust collectors, blood, and ...
Another record-breaking commencement; more than 2,200 degrees to be awarded at UNR
RENO -- The University of Nevada, Reno’s Spring Commencement will confer 2,215 degrees and certificates, nearly a 10 percent increase over last year and the largest number of graduation applicants in the University’s history. There will be two ceremonies, one for advanced-degree recipients on Friday, May 18 and one for ...
U.S. Dept of Education extends arts grant for school district
RENO -- The Washoe County School District has received a one-year extension of the Professional Development for Arts Educators (PDAE) grant from the U.S. Department of Education, allowing the District to continue teacher training, promote arts integration throughout the school district, and ensure sustainability of the program. The three-year grant ...
Reid announces $1 mil for Northern Nevada students
Washington, D.C.-- Nevada Senator Harry Reid today announced three grants totaling $909,865 for Upward Bound projects for high school students at University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). The Upward Bound program helps give high school students the tools to pursue and complete a college education. Three The grants will support projects ...
Dispatch plans for fire services to be discussed today
RENO -- Residents in Washoe County will have their emergency fire calls answered in one of two ways after the fire services restructure between the County and the City of Reno becomes official on July 1. The Washoe County Commissioners, acting as the Board of Fire Commissioners, will hear two ...
Washoe Co students participate in Bike Week
RENO -- Washoe County School students are taking part in “Bike to Work, School and Fun Week” by participating in various events designed to draw attention to the health benefits of bicycling. At Mendive Middle School and Katherine Dunn Elementary School, students will take part in “bike trains,” consisting of ...
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