Clark County still has space available for parents who need a safe place to send their kids for distance education. Limited funding has been acquired to support families enrolling students ages five to fourteen years of age in the program. As a result of COVID-19 and the continued closure of public school facilities, School Daze is a program where … [Read more...] about Space Still Available in Clark County School Daze Program
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Clark County to Offer Free Registration in School Daze Program
Clark County has received limited funding to support families enrolling students in the School Daze Program. As a result of COVID-19 and the continued closure of public school facilities, School Daze is a program where school age children can participate in distance learning in a supervised and socially distanced environment. Any student who qualifies for free or reduced … [Read more...] about Clark County to Offer Free Registration in School Daze Program
WGU to Grant $1 Million in Online Access Scholarships to Close the Digital Divide Learning Gap
Western Governors University (WGU), an online nonprofit university, will grant high-speed internet access and provide devices to new and current WGU students who need and can’t afford them through its Online Access Scholarship program. The scholarship program is part of a broader WGU initiative aimed at working with policy makers and private industry to close the digital divide … [Read more...] about WGU to Grant $1 Million in Online Access Scholarships to Close the Digital Divide Learning Gap
Department of Education launches digital learning collaborative
The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) today announced the official launch of the Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative (NvDLC) website. The site features new tools and resources for grades prekindergarten through 12 that will help educators, students, and families thrive in an online learning environment. School building closures that began in March 2020, due to … [Read more...] about Department of Education launches digital learning collaborative
The Nevada Independent: Blended schedules, budget uncertainty confound Clark County school board, community
By Jackie Valley/The Nevada Independent When the Clark County School District surveyed students, parents and staff about their desires for the upcoming academic year, respondents overwhelmingly favored a full-time return to school. Superintendent Jesus Jara That’s not looking like the reality come August. Earlier this week, the district unveiled the broad strokes … [Read more...] about The Nevada Independent: Blended schedules, budget uncertainty confound Clark County school board, community