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On The 'Patriot Militias' in Nevada (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 9:23amFact Sheet: Unlawful Militias in Nevada
What is a militia? Federal and state laws generally use the term “militia” to refer to all able-bodied residents between certain ages who may be called forth by the government to defend the United States or an individual state.
See 10 U.S.C. § 246.
Senator Square: Here comes the sun and Carson High School's class of 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/06/2020 - 5:10amThey wore pajamas, were wrapped in blankets, and carried cups of Dutch Bros and Starbucks as they gathered to celebrate the beginning of their senior year and the almost end of the soothing summer weather. The Class of 2020-2021, while practicing social distancing and wearing the latest fashion in face masks, gathered together at 6:00 a.m. Sept. 4 on the bleachers of the CHS football field to watch their sun rise.
Carson City School District announces new principals and administrators
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 7:55amFirst-day jitters are not just for students. The Carson City School District was pleased to announce the appointment of seven new principals and district administrators (alphabetically by school) for the 2020-2021 school year at its school board meeting Tuesday evening.
“Dr.” Sisolak: racism is a public health crisis (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 8:03am“Dr.” Sisolak the good Democrat: racism is a public health crisis.
https://carsonnow.org/story/08/06/2020/nevada-governor-proclaims-racism-...
http://gov.nv.gov/News/Proclamations/2020/Racism,_as_a_Public_Health_Cri...
With this proclamation, the governor has perpetrated the most egregious insult of all Nevadans. He has also perpetrated the most egregious assault on fact, law and common sense.
Nevada lawmakers finish special session, pass major budget cuts to education, state services
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 7:14pmLawmakers finalized hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts to state agencies on Sunday, adjusting a budget that is set to lose a quarter of the revenue previously projected because of the pandemic and wrapping up a protracted session marked by false starts and delays.
Budget bill passes Nevada Assembly with bipartisan support, amendment allocating $50M to education
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 1:25pmThe Assembly approved an omnibus budget bill a second time Sunday morning, this time with an amendment allocating tens of millions of dollars in federal coronavirus relief funding toward boosting alternative education strategies during the pandemic, winning over several Republican lawmakers who opposed the proposal 15 hours earlier.
Capital City Arts Initiative exhibition 'Impact' continues through June 29
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 12:12pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Impact" by artist Paula Chung continues at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery through June 29.
Sierra Lutheran High School Revamps to reopen Thursday with online program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 5:36amSierra Lutheran High School will reopen Thursday with a comprehensive online program that integrates digital platforms Google Classroom and Zoom to maintain the school’s college prep initiatives.
Sisolak announces statewide public school closures until April to reduce coronavirus spread
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 3:22pmGov. Steve Sisolak has ordered temporary closures for schools across the state, the most drastic step yet taken by Nevada authorities to limit spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
PK O’Neill announces his candidacy for State Assembly District 40, representing Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/14/2020 - 9:29amPK O’Neill filed late Friday afternoon with the Secretary of State’s Office as a Republican candidate for State Assembly District 40. The District includes all of Carson City, the east side of Washoe Valley and parts of southeast Washoe County.
Capital City Arts Initiative to present 'Impact' exhibition featuring Lake Tahoe artist Paula Chung
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 4:12pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition "Impact" by artist Paula Chung at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. The Initiative will host an opening reception this Friday, 5 to 6:30 p.m. The artist will give a brief talk about her work at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from Feb. 7 through May 28, 2020.
New Stewart Indian School museum reflects on dark history, brings hope for Native communities
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/20/2020 - 1:45pmEvery time Linda Eben Jones looks at a yardstick, she remembers the teacher who would strike her each morning, leaving red welts on the back of her legs.
Carson City School District hires Director of Student Support Services
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 12:12pmChristine Lenox, Ed.D., has been appointed as director of Student Support Services for the Carson City School District. She will begin her role with the district after it is announced at the next school board meeting Jan. 14, 2020.
Nevada Humanities Announces New Board of Trustees’ Members
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 5:08pmNevada Humanities is pleased to announce the newest members to its Board of Trustees. Nevada Humanities is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees made up of leaders in the humanities and nonprofit entities from around the state. Every year Nevada Humanities seeks nominations for new members to serve three-year terms.
Senator Square: Carson High School graduate addresses National Honor Society members
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/29/2019 - 6:29amNational Honor Society held its induction ceremony Sept. 23 in the CHS Big Gym featuring guest speaker Ryan Costella a 2000 CHS graduate. Costella was an active member of NHS, and this fact influenced his desire to attend college at Villanova University in Philadelphia, PA where he earned degrees in Political Science and English.
Nevada high school science performance improves statewide by 5.1 percent
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 2:03pmCARSON CITY — Nevada high school science students showed a 5.09 percent improvement this year over 2017-18 results. Science performance in elementary schools increased over the prior year while middle school performance decreased, according to a highlight summary released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Education.
Carson Montessori faces issues in finding — and funding — new location
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 2:31pmCarson City’s Montessori has been educating a portion of the capitol city’s children for over a decade. They quickly outgrew their space, and have been looking to relocate for about 13 years.
Now, an end may be in sight. According to Carson Montessori Executive Director Jessica Daniels, the school has been looking at the vacant Silver State Charter School complex on Fairview since Silver State shut its doors. After funding fell out more than once, they’re at it again, and a tentative offer of over one million dollars has been offered for the space.
The Carson City Airport Open House is back this Saturday, and they're bringing more than one kind of wing
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 6:45pmThe Carson City Airport will once again be hosting its Open House and Fly-In this Saturday, June 29 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., with all proceeds going to benefit the Eagle Valley Children’s Home.
This year, the annual festivity is adding a new kind of wing to the mix: chicken wings, with a Chicken Wing Cook-Off Challenge.
Students Thrive With Opportunity (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/28/2019 - 8:30amAmericans love choice. We love the freedom to choose what we want and when we want it. Ford or Chevy, Coke or Pepsi, Apple or Samsung, we thrive on the multitude of options at our fingertips that we feel best meets our needs. The essence of it all is the opportunity we have to choose the type of life we want and how we get there. This is, of course, unless you’re talking about education in the State of Nevada.
Opportunity sparks positive gains for Nevada scholarship students
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 3:13pmA report released last Friday by the Nevada Department of Education showed that nearly 70 percent of students receiving the Nevada Opportunity Scholarship experienced a positive score change according the report, based on six standardized measurements utilized.
Nevada students exceed national average on AP exams
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 12:36pmIn Nevada, 24.8 percent of the class of 2018 public school students scored 3 or higher on AP exams, which qualifies them to earn college credit, placement, or both at nearly all colleges across the country.
Nationwide, 23.5 percent of the class of 2018 public school students earned 3 or higher, which demonstrates college readiness.
Letter to Governor Sisolak and members of the Nevada State Legislature
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 2:55pmJanuary 14, 2019
Governor Sisolak and Members of the Nevada State Legislature:
Let me begin by wishing each of you a Happy New Year, and by congratulating you on the successful campaigns you ran.
I know you don’t have a lot of time to settle in before the legislative session begins this month, but I want to share the cry of this mother’s heart as you consider education during the session, specifically keeping the Nevada Opportunity Scholarship program (AB165) as it currently exists..
Nevada Opportunity Scholarship Program: Don't Knock Opportunity, Answer It
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 9:49amWorldwide the United States is regarded as the land of opportunity. That is generally true for millions of Americans, but it may not be true much longer in the Battle Born State when it comes to education.
Don't knock opportunity, answer it
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 7:54pmWorldwide the United States is regarded as the land of opportunity. That is generally true for millions of Americans, but it may not be true much longer i the Battle Born state when it comes to education.
Meet up at Carson City Senior Center to knit, crochet items for community
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/28/2018 - 12:54pmKnow your way around a ball of yarn? Want to create pretty things for others? If this sounds like you, The La-Tea-Da Knitters and Crocheters invite you to join them weekly at the Carson City Senior Center to create afghans, hat and scarf sets and baby blankets for the charities they support.
Nevada students improve Advanced Placement exam proficiency
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/25/2018 - 8:34amCARSON CITY — More Nevada students who took the Advanced Placement Exam in 2018 showed they are college ready.
“Research shows that students who pass the AP Exam with a 3 or higher not only demonstrate that they are ready for freshman college classes, but that they are also more likely to graduate college in four years,” said Steve Canavero, Ph.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Campaign for better attendance welcomes Carson City students to school
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/12/2018 - 3:56pmIn an effort to showcase the value of coming to school and being on time, Carson Middle School administrators, social workers and safe school professionals have taken a positive approach to motivate students. On Monday, Jan. 8, the first day back from the holidays, students were welcomed by school officials dressed in dinosaur suits holding giant banners and delivering cheers and “High Fives.”
Carson City schools resume classes Monday morning
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 01/07/2018 - 8:17pmA new semester begins Monday, Jan. 8 for the Carson City School District, which has been adjourned for winter break since Dec. 22.
Senator Square: Kenyan woman shares story of strength and faith during Carson High visit
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/24/2017 - 3:12amSierra Lutheran High School, along with Carson High School and Douglas High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes, were fortunate this past week to receive a visit from Flora Savai, a young lady who grew up in the Mathare slums of Nairobi, Kenya.
Leisure Hour Club Glimpses the History of the Children's Home
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/10/2017 - 2:30pmOn Wednesday, Sept. 20, author Bonnie Boice Nishikawa will share her ‘life experiences’ related to growing up in the Nevada State Children’s Home. Located in Carson City, the facility provided a ‘home’ to hundreds of children, including Ms. Nishikawa and her brother and sister, between 1870 and 1992.