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Recent News About Nevada Department of Education
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Nevada Department of Education revises literacy plan to improve student outcomes
The Nevada Department of Education has released its revised pre-K–12 Nevada State Literacy Plan.
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Nevada Department announces events for Financial Literacy Month
The Nevada Department of Education, in collaboration with the Nevada State Financial Literacy Advisory Council, has unveiled a series of events for Financial Literacy Month this April.
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Nevada seeks public input on IDEA application
The Nevada Department of Education is set to open a public comment period in April for its annual state application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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Washoe County teacher awarded $25K Milken Educator Award
Washoe County School District teacher Allie Galas was honored with the Milken Educator Award during a school assembly on Tuesday.
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Nevada educators receive national recognition with RISE awards
Two Nevada school employees have been recognized with the national Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award.
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Nevada announces lineup for annual reading week in March
The Nevada Department of Education has announced the events for the 2025 Nevada Reading Week, scheduled from March 3 to March 7.
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Nevada launches portal for educator workforce data
The Nevada Department of Education has launched a new data portal, the Nevada Educator Workforce and Class Sizes Portal, now accessible to the public.
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Nevada sees rise in fourth-grade math but struggles persist elsewhere
The National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) has released the 2024 results for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), revealing mixed outcomes in student performance across the United States.
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Nevada celebrates two schools named 2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools
Two schools in Nevada have been recognized as 2024 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished Schools.
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Nevada extends digital education partnership for fifth year
The Nevada Department of Education and Nevada Gold Mines have extended their partnership with Discovery Education for a fifth consecutive year.
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Nevada launches new stem teaching endorsement for elementary educators
The Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) and the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) have announced the approval of a new STEM endorsement for licensed teachers by the State of Nevada Legislative Commission. “With...
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Nevada State Board welcomes Dr. Tricia Braxton and Danielle Ford
The Nevada State Board of Education has announced the addition of two new members, Dr. Tricia Braxton and Danielle Ford.
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Nevada launches first statewide organ donation curriculum
Nevada Donor Network and the Nevada Department of Education have launched a statewide curriculum aimed at raising awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation.
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Nevada sees slight rise in high school graduation rates for Class of 2024
The Nevada Department of Education has reported an increase in high school graduation rates for the Class of 2024.
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Nevada announces winners of 2025 reading week art contest
The Nevada Department of Education has announced the winners of the 2025 Nevada Reading Week student art contest.
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Nevada Commission on Mentoring opens FY2025 micro-grant applications
The Nevada Commission on Mentoring (NCOM) has opened applications for its FY2025 micro-grants.
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Superintendent Ebert seeks answers from CCSD on budget concerns
Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert has addressed a letter to Clark County School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell, posing follow-up questions about a potential budget shortfall. The communication, sent on Monday, includes 22 additional inquiries aimed at obtaining more detailed information.
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Nevada teacher honored with state award for educational excellence
Mike Patterson, a veteran educator in the Clark County School District, has been named the 2025 Nevada State Teacher of the Year. Patterson teaches geometry, algebra, and calculus at Advanced Technologies Academy and will represent Nevada in the National Teacher of the Year competition.
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Nevada announces 2024 Early Educators of the Year
The Nevada Department of Education has announced the recipients of the 2024 Nevada Early Educators of the Year award. The honorees are Leigh Todd, a preschool teacher at Myrtle Tate Elementary School in Las Vegas, and Adrianna Salas, an infant/toddler teacher at the Child and Family Research Center - Early Head Start Program at the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Nevada schools set for Week of Respect from Sept. 30-Oct. 4
Schools across Nevada will observe the Week of Respect from September 30 to October 4. This annual event, established under NRS 236.073, is proclaimed by the Governor during the first week of October each year.