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Has Southern Nevada Been Shortchanged?

Nevada Progressive

Today, KNPR's "State of Nevada" touched the issues that are always on our minds... Even if it sometimes feels like they are never really part of our agenda:- Are we really investing too little in public education?- Just how over-dependent are we on tou... »

Day 2 of Christmas Vacation: What can we do with our kids in Las Vegas?

Examiner Las Vegas Edition

Ah yes, once it's again it's Christmas vacation, and harried parents everywhere are looking for ways with which they can entertain their flock of children. Here are a few suggestions. Some are free, some are a... »

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Justin Bieber to donate, sing at Las Vegas school

Las Vegas News Blog

Pssst.   Some Bieber fever is taking place today at an undisclosed school in Las Vegas (actually Whitney Elementary School at 5005 Keenan Ave. in Whitney, East Las Vegas, but you didn’t hear it from us).   Justin Bieber will stop by to donate $100,000 ... »

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Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort Hosts Lids on Kids Program

Examiner Las Vegas Edition

Child safety is always a major concern, and with winter, even here in Vegas, the season brings new challenges to protect our kids. Many parents want their children to experience the snow and accompanying sports activities that aren't... »

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Henderson Schools Guide: a principal's view of change

Examiner Las Vegas Edition

Las Vegas is an extremely tough place in which to teach school. You have transience, low graduation rates due to economic and other reasons, high teen pregnancy and truancy, children without homes or hope, families just barely squeaking out an... »

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School of Rock Las Vegas style opens in Summerlin

Examiner Las Vegas Edition

With non-stop music, great food, incredible weather and excited people of all ages playing and listening, the Summerlin campus of School of Rock opened in Las Vegas on Oct. 29.Founded as a single school in Philadelphia in 1998... »

Henderson Schools Guide: 6 schools read to succeed and receive 50K Target grant

Examiner Las Vegas Edition

Once again, Target has come through to benefit six Las Vegas schools. Students completed the read to succeed challenge and have been rewarded with $50,000 to support their literacy efforts. The Target grant will provide for a reading... »

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R-JENERATION: A-Tech student working to make a difference

Reviewjournal.com Living

Charles Nguyen, a senior at Advanced Technologies Academy, had a busy first semester as president of one of the most active clubs in the school, the Ambassador Organization. The club helps recruit middle school students for the A-Tech magnet program, a... »

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