Nevada Department of Education
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Recent News About Nevada Department of Education
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Nevada Department of Education honors Elaine Wynn's contributions to education
The Nevada Department of Education is mourning the loss of Elaine Wynn, honoring her dedication to improving education for students in Nevada.
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Nevada Department of Education receives grant to tackle chronic absenteeism
The Nevada Department of Education has secured a federal grant aimed at tackling high chronic absenteeism rates across various local education agencies.
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Nevada seeks public input on amendment to ESSA state plan
The Nevada Department of Education is requesting feedback from the public on a proposed change to the state’s Consolidated State Plan, crafted under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
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Nevada teachers named finalists for prestigious presidential teaching award
Three teachers from Nevada have been selected as finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
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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.