Department of Education
Experts Against Common Core
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/01/2015 - 7:59pmDr. Sandra Stotsky, Endowed Chair in Teacher Quality at the University of Arkansas’s Department of Education Reform and Chair of the Sadlier Mathematics Advisory Board, along with Dr. James Milgram, Emeritus Professor at Stanford University’s Department of Mathematics, will be speaking about why Common Core is not good for our children or our country, at events in Carson City, Fallon and Reno, on January 13th and 14th.
Common Core Experts are coming to Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/20/2014 - 9:28amWe are very fortunate to have Dr. Sandra Stotsky and Dr. James Milgram, the most qualified people on the Common Core Validation Committee, coming to northern Nevada for three public events.
They were the only two people on the committee who are content area specialists and who have written high K-12 standards; Dr. Stotsky English Lanugage Arts Massachusetts, Dr. Milgram math California.
The two of them plus three others on the committee would not sign off on Common Core. Both Stotsky and Milgram are for national standards but they both oppose Common Core.
First Nevada Governor’s Conference on Agriculture set in November
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/09/2014 - 11:42amThe inaugural Nevada Governor’s Conference on Agriculture will be Nov. 13 at the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa in Reno, the Nevada Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.
“I am pleased to announce the very first Nevada Governor’s Conference on Agriculture,” said Gov. Brian Sandoval. “Agriculture is one of Nevada’s leading industries, contributing more than $3 billion to the state’s economy. This includes our rich and diverse agricultural industries, from ranching and farming to all the associated businesses that keep these industries vibrant.”
Registration open as Poetry Out Loud celebrates 10th Anniversary
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/07/2014 - 3:31pmThe 2014-2015 school year marks the 10th anniversary of the Poetry Out Loud program. Since 2005, more than 16,000 students throughout Nevada have powered up poetry by memorizing and reciting the words of classic and contemporary poets. Students can be a part of this creative community and join the celebration of the spoken word.
Carson High School Makes Engineering Addition To School
Submitted by Kyle Kunz on Sat, 10/04/2014 - 5:00pmCarson High School officially opened its new, very modern engineering computer lab Friday. The room's previous purpose was the old weight training facility but with the new addition of the wrestling room the logical place to break ground for the new lab was the old weight room.
Concern over Nevada student privacy prompts policy review
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 1:24amPublic concerns over Nevada’s super-data system – which will soon track every public school student from pre-kindergarten to college and into the workforce – has prompted the Nevada Department of Education to invite public input on its proposed policies for securing student information and regulating who has access to it.
May 27 Common Core Forum at the Governor's Mansion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/03/2014 - 9:47amA FORUM for PARENTS, STUDENTS, TEACHERS, and CONCERNED CITIZENS
THE COMMON CORE CONTROVERSY, CONCERNS, COSTS
All you need to know about COMMON CORE's impact on K‐12 Students
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2014
4:30 PM ‐ 7:30 PM
Nevada Room, Governor's Mansion, 606 Mountain Street, Carson City
PANEL of SPEAKERS
LANCE IZUMI, J.D., Senior Fellow, Pacific Research Institute
Author of “Obama's Education Takeover; Not as Good as You Think.”
Title:
The Shortcomings of COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS.
Governor appoints Julia Teska as Nevada budget director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/18/2014 - 11:27amJulia Teska has been appointed by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval as state budget director replacing Jeff Mohlenkamp who will be leaving April 4. Teska is currently the deputy superintendent for Business and Support Services at the Department of Education.
Common Core -- The Legal Case Against It
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/29/2013 - 11:45amThe adoption and implementation of Common Core (CCSS) in Nevada is patently ILLEGAL. Everything they are doing, everything they have done, and the way they have gone about it is illegal.
On the Nevada side,
According to the NRS 389.520, the authority to determine what STANDARDS will be imposed on Nevada's schools is assigned to the Council To Establish Academic Standards.
NRS 389.520
1. The Council shall:
(a) Establish standards of content and performance, including, without limitation, a prescription of the resulting level of achievement
Poetry and performance project brings out the best in students across Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 10:42amFinding ordinary magic just became a little easier for Amanda Aldridge, who teaches high school English in the agricultural community of Yerington, 80 miles outside of Reno. Thanks to money awarded through the Nevada Poetry Out Loud Program, a national poetry recitation competition for high school students, Aldridge added $500 in her budget for resources to help students overcome fears and experience the magic of poetry.
A petition with respect to Common Core
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/19/2013 - 7:40pmThis is a plea to the readers of this great news site to educate themselves about the Common Core "State" Standards being implemented in our schools, and to join with the growing numbers of parents and concerned citizens who seek to reverse course and do something better before it's too late for our children and grandchildren.
Carson City School District Searching for Substitute Teachers
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/26/2013 - 2:04pmThe Carson City School District is seeking applicants for substitute teaching positions for the current 2013-2014 school year. Additional substitute teachers are needed to support the implementation of the district’s bold reforms, supported by the highest nationally rated $10 million Race to the Top Grant.
Reno Stop on ADHD Strike Out Stigma national tour hosted by Nevada Department of Education and Eye to Eye
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/17/2013 - 3:43pmAchieving their goals - to "strike out the stigma" of the LD / ADHD label and to empower those living with learning disabilities (LDs) and ADHD - is the focus of 5 college students, Eye to Eye mentors, who will make a special stop in Reno during a 12-day road trip: the Eye to Eye LD / ADHD STRIKE OUT STIGMA NATIONAL TOUR.
Human Trafficking Bill Passes in Nevada Assembly
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 7:55pmThe bill requires officers to take certain actions when they encounter possible victims of human trafficking. It also requires the state Department of Education to develop and distribute material relating to the trafficking of children.
Assemblyman John Hambrick, R-Las Vegas, read the bill on the Assembly floor.
Nevada Commission on Homeland Security agrees on 10 funding priorities for 2013
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 10:03amCybersecurity, prevention, community planning, intelligence and public information are among 10 priorities outlined by the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security for future funding, officials announced Friday.
Gov. Brian Sandoval and 16 voting members of the Commission made the recommendations, according to a news release.
Below is the release:
Opinion: A Fabricated Lie
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/19/2013 - 8:43amRecently, while dialing thru the radio spectrum I stumbled upon the “conservative” Mike Gallagher talk show, which is broadcast locally here in Carson City, on KKFT-99.1.
Mr. Gallagher stated (and I am paraphrasing here) “our children are not allowed to pray in public schools”
“The United States Supreme Court has never held that students cannot pray in school.
Carson School District Wins Race To Top Funding
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 11:16amCARSON CITY – The U.S. Department of Education announced today that 16 applicants, including the Carson City School District, will share nearly $400 million in Race to the Top funds to improve student learning.
The award will mean up to $10 million to the district. An application submitted by the Clark County School District did not receive funding.
Carson City School District is Department of Education 'Race to the Top' finalist
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/26/2012 - 5:27pmThe Carson City School District is a finalist for millions of dollars in federal money through the U.S. Department of Education's Race to the Top program. Grants range from $5 million to $40 million.
Superintendent Richard Stokes said he learned the district was a finalist on Monday. There were 61 applications for the money.
Sandoval Announces Education Grant Agreement
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 12:29pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval announced today that the Clark County School District’s $40 million Race to the Top grant application will move forward with the support of the Clark County Education Association.
Tarkanian And Horsford Mix It Up In Feisty 4th Congressional District Debate
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 9:26pmCARSON CITY – Forget the tame, staid, policy driven debates seen in most races in Nevada so far this year.
Poetry Out Loud Registration Due Dec. 1
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 4:42pmHigh school teachers and students are invited to get involved in Nevada Poetry Out Loud, the dynamic poetry program that is structured similarly to the National Spelling Bee, but focuses on literary heritage through memorization and performance of classic and contemporary poetry. Registration for The Eighth Annual Nevada Poetry Out Loud competition is open to all Nevada public, private, charter, parochial and alternative schools and home school associations through Dec. 1.
Jobs, Support Of Middle Class Focus Of Spirited Senate Debate Between Heller, Berkley
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 2:10pmCARSON CITY – It took all of about ten minutes for Sen. Dean Heller and Rep Shelley Berkley to mix it up in their first debate in the U.S. Senate race Thursday, criticizing each other on campaign issues ranging from ethics to Medicare to big oil subsidies.
The hour-long debate on KNPB-TV in Reno was the first chance for many voters to see the two candidates spar on the issues, most of which have already been the focus of campaign attacks in the race to date.
Gov. Sandoval Will Seek Funding In 2013 For Creation Of Long-Term Student Performance Data System
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 09/17/2012 - 3:53pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval will support some level of funding in his next budget to continue the work of implementing a statewide longitudinal data system (SLDS) to allow for the measurement of individual student performance over time.
Lawmakers Endorse New Weighted Funding Formula For Public Education, Specifics To Come Later
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 1:59pmCARSON CITY – A panel of lawmakers today recommended that Nevada’s public education funding formula be revised to take into account the higher cost of educating specific groups of students, including English-language learners and children in poverty.
But lawmakers also acknowledged that updating the formula won’t mean any significant changes in funding for the state’s 17 school districts until the state’s economy improves and tax revenues increase.
There is no proposal to shift funding from one district to another to fund a new weighted formula.
Nevada Granted Waiver From Federal Education Requirements In Exchange For New Accountability Measures
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 12:35pmCARSON CITY – The U.S. Department of Education today approved Nevada’s request for a waiver from the No Child Left Behind Act in exchange for state-developed accountability measures.
Nevada’s accountability plan is designed to prepare all students for college and career readiness, substantially raise the achievement of the lowest achieving students, and support effective teaching and administration.
Panel Recommends $4 Million In State Funding In Next Budget To Move Forward With Student Tracking System
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 2:12pmCARSON CITY – A state panel charged with implementing a system to track individual student performance from preschool through entry into the workforce is recommending that $4 million in state funds be appropriated by Gov. Brian Sandoval and the 2013 Legislature to help accomplish the task.
CD4 Candidate Steven Horsford Supports Federal Health Care Act, Medicaid Expansion in Nevada
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 2:05amLAS VEGAS – State senate Majority Leader and 4th Congressional District candidate Steven Horsford, D-North Las Vegas, said he supports the federal health care law that was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in late June.
Republican Candidates For New 4th Congressional District Focus Mostly On Issues In Debate
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 8:39pmCARSON CITY – Three of the Republicans seeking the right to challenge state Democratic Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford for Nevada’s new 4th Congressional District seat sought to establish their conservative credentials in a televised debate today.
Three Finalists Forwarded To Gov. Sandoval For His Pick For State Schools Chief
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 1:42pmCARSON CITY – Two Nevadans and a scholar from Texas made the final cut today for the job of state superintendent of public instruction.
René Cantú Jr., Caroline McIntosh and James Guthrie were selected from among five finalists by the state Board of Education to forward to Gov. Brian Sandoval for him to select the new state public schools chief. Sandoval is expected to announce his choice sometime next month.
Nevada Moving Forward With Waiver For Flexibility From Requirements Of No Child Left Behind Act
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 3:48pmCARSON CITY – Nevada is joining with many other states in seeking a waiver from the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, a state panel was told today.