Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:13 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:13:52 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The ratio of students to teachers in the Clark County School District from first through fifth grade and the ratio of students to classes in kindergarten gradually improved toward the endMore>>
The ratio of students to teachers in the Clark County School District from first through fifth grade and the ratio of students to classes in kindergarten gradually improved toward the end of the last decade but worsened after 2009-2010.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:08:14 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Budget issues, an interim superintendent, and troubling graduation rates are some of the major issues the Clark County School District must tackle.The theme of the second Southern Nevada LeadershipMore>>
Budget issues, an interim superintendent, and troubling graduation rates are some of the major issues the Clark County School District must tackle.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:05 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:05:57 GMT
LAS VEGAS - At Bishop Gorman High School, some budding journalists are learning the tricks of the news trade. It's What's Cool at School. Every Friday morning, students at Bishop Gorman High School broadcastMore>>
At Bishop Gorman High School, some budding journalists are learning the tricks of the news trade. It's What's Cool at School.More>>
Monday, May 6 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-05-06 23:24:35 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Class sizes in some Clark County schools are bursting at the seams. The district and the teachers union have a proposal how to reduce class sizes, but it comes with a hefty price tag, accordingMore>>
Class sizes in some Clark County schools are bursting at the seams. The district and the teachers union have a proposal how to reduce class sizes, but it comes with a hefty price tag, according to figures released by the Clark County School District.More>>
Monday, April 22 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-04-22 17:43:43 GMT
LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas high school senior is a finalist for a prestigious award. All she had to do was paint a life-size model cow. When Northwest Career and Technical Academy senior Hagen Anderson drewMore>>
A Las Vegas high school senior is a finalist for a prestigious award. All she had to do was paint a life-size model cow.More>>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 2:23 PM EDT2013-04-16 18:23:51 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Parents need to act now to get their children's education started on the right foot. Only a few days remain to sign up for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Schools are doing anything theyMore>>
Parents need to act now to get their children's education started on the right foot. Only a few days remain to sign up for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.More>>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 1:42 PM EDT2013-04-16 17:42:48 GMT
LAS VEGAS --The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is seeking input from the public about the direction the district is taking, the superintendent selection process, and educational reforms.More>>
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is seeking input from the public about the direction the district is taking, the superintendent selection process, and educational reforms. Inside, find a list of town hall meetings.More>>
Monday, April 8 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-04-08 23:27:19 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Some Las Vegas high school students are showing they have what it takes to be at the head of the class. This group of students Attend Clark High School, a magnet school that offers: The AcademyMore>>
Some Las Vegas high school students are showing they have what it takes to be at the head of the class.More>>
Friday, April 5 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-04-05 13:30:11 GMT
HENDERSON, Nev. - LeRoy Chase has been helping students in Henderson for more than four decades. Chase influenced students for 42 years at two Henderson schools and was named Teacher of the Year threeMore>>
LeRoy Chase has been helping students in Henderson for more than four decades. He is a good example of What's Cool at School.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:28:09 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- After more than eight years of delays, a sex offender who worked as a nurse is going to prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old patient. The nursing board gave Paul Santiago a licenseMore>>
After more than eight years of delays, a sex offender who worked as a nurse is going to prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old patient.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:23 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:23:17 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The FBI has released the photo of a murder suspect that barricaded himself in an apartment Tuesday night and fired shots at law enforcement. An FBI official and Las Vegas police say severalMore>>
The FBI has released the photo of a murder suspect that barricaded himself in an apartment Tuesday night and fired shots at law enforcement.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:30:09 GMT
LAS VEGAS - A viewer wants to know why Hacienda Avenue between Mountain Vista Street and Nellis Boulevard is in such bad condition. The road is riddled with potholes and is in desperate need of pavementMore>>
A viewer wants to know why Hacienda Avenue between Mountain Vista Street and Nellis Boulevard is in such bad condition.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:30:09 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Wet ‘n' Wild is opening its doors just in time for Memorial Day weekend. The opening marks the first time in nine years a large scale water park will call Las Vegas home. The old Wet 'n WildMore>>
Wet ‘n' Wild is opening its doors just in time for Memorial Day weekend. The opening marks the first time in nine years a large scale water park will call Las Vegas home.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:30:09 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Hot, Las Vegas summer months mean higher utility bills, but there are ways people can save money and energy at the same time. Energy-efficient appliances can bring down utility costs, andMore>>
Hot, Las Vegas summer months mean higher utility bills, but there are ways people can save money and energy at the same time.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:00 AM EDT2013-05-23 06:00:07 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Foreclosures by homeowner's associations have increased dramatically in the last year. What used to be a last resort for HOAs is becoming a regular practice, often to the surprise of homeowners.More>>
Foreclosures by homeowner's associations have increased dramatically in the last year.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:50 AM EDT2013-05-23 05:50:59 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Rape Crisis Center unveiled a new downtown location close to University Medical Center improving the response time of advocates during regular business hours from 20 minutes to five. AMore>>
The Rape Crisis Center unveiled a new downtown location close to University Medical Center (UMC), improving the response time of advocates during regular business hours from 20 minutes to five.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:32:37 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A third person has been charged in the death of an exotic bird at the Flamingo Hotel's wildlife habitat on the Las Vegas Strip. According to the Clark County District Attorney's office, HazhirMore>>
A third person has been charged in the death of an exotic bird at the Flamingo Hotel's wildlife habitat on the Las Vegas Strip.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:35:05 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- It's the oldest building on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. Movies were filmed there, stars got married there, and, on Wednesday, the Little Church of the West turned 70 years old.More>>
It's the oldest building on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:56 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Not for the faint of heart, in a couple of months thrill seekers will have a chance to zip between two towers at the Rio resort in Las Vegas. The Rio is a popular spot take it the breathtakingMore>>
Not for the faint of heart, in a couple of months thrill seekers will have a chance to zip between two towers at the Rio resort in Las Vegas.More>>
LAS VEGAS -- The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools ranked Nevada in the middle of the pack when it comes to the strength of its charter school law.
In a report released Tuesday, the organization ranked Nevada 22nd among 43 states that have approved charter school laws.
Nevada, which adopted its law in 1997, has 32 public charter schools with a combined 22,542 students. Those students make up 4.3 percent of the public school students in the state.
There were 14 new charter schools opened in Nevada over the past five years, while four were closed.
The organization praised Nevada for having a law that doesn't cap the number of charter schools or restrict where they may be located. Nevada also was cited for supporting adequate funding for charter schools.
But the state was encouraged to allow charter schools to have greater autonomy.
