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Amplifying Impact, Creating Opportunity: Propel Fellowship Welcomes Its Largest Cohort To Date
When local, underrepresented leaders are empowered to design bold, student-centered school models, they don’t just imagine change; they lead it. Propel fellows reflect the communities they wish to serve and through the fellowship, are equipped with the tools, coaching, and ...Continue Reading
Tamara Shear Named Chief Executive Officer of Opportunity 180
Opportunity 180 has named Tamara Shear as Chief Executive Officer. Shear succeeds Jana Wilcox Lavin, who led the organization since 2017. Shear brings decades of experience in the education sector. Since joining Opportunity 180 in 2020, she has served as ...Continue Reading
Beacon Academy of Nevada to Double Student Capacity with Support from Nevada Facilities Fund
Beacon Academy of Nevada is expanding its impact, doubling the enrollment capacity of its West Side campus with support from a newly secured loan through the Nevada Facilities Fund. As so much uncertainty exists right now in the national landscape ...Continue Reading
An Update from Opportunity 180
Dear Community Members, Opportunity 180’s impact has been shaped by deep dedication to students, meaningful partnerships, and strong community collaboration. In the spirit of that shared commitment and collective effort, we wanted to share an announcement about our continuous evolution. ...Continue Reading
Nevada Ed-Watch
Nevada Ed-Watch: Washoe County School District 8/26/25
Washoe County School District Board of Trustees What is the Board of Trustees & what are they responsible for? The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees are publicly elected decision-makers for the school district. They are responsible for ...Continue Reading
Nevada Ed-Watch: SPCSA 8/22/25
State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA) What is the SPCSA & what are they responsible for? Considered one of Nevada’s school districts, the SPCSA sponsors and oversees public charter schools. The Authority consists of seven appointed members responsible ...Continue Reading
Nevada Ed-Watch: CCSD 8/19/25
Clark County School District Board of Trustees What is the Board of Trustees & what are they responsible for? The CCSD Trustees are decision-makers for the school district. Seven members are elected based on district; four are appointed representatives ...Continue Reading
Nevada Ed-Watch: CCSD 8/14/25
Clark County School District Board of Trustees What is the Board of Trustees & what are they responsible for? The CCSD Trustees are decision-makers for the school district. Seven members are elected based on district; four are appointed representatives ...Continue Reading
In the Media
North Star News – junio 2024
North Star News (NSN) conecta a familias, padres, tutores y miembros de la comunidad con información sobre la educación del estado de Nevada. ¡Conviértase en miembro de la Junta de Escuelas Chárter y ayude a mejorar la educación para niños! ...Continue Reading
North Star News – mayo 2024
North Star News (NSN) conecta a familias, padres, tutores y miembros de la comunidad con información sobre la educación del estado de Nevada. Sabe quién se postula para la Junta Escolar y la Junta Estatal de Educación en su distrito? ...Continue Reading
North Star News – marzo 2024
North Star News (NSN) conecta a familias, padres, tutores y miembros de la comunidad con información sobre la educación del estado de Nevada. Las elecciones primarias de Nevada se acercan. Hay muchas razas que impactan la educación en nuestro estado. ...Continue Reading
North Star News – febrero 2024
North Star News (NSN) conecta a familias, padres, tutores y miembros de la comunidad con información sobre la educación del estado de Nevada. Invitación: Webinario Virtual de Great Schools All Kids para las Familias28 de febrero, 2024, @ 6:30 PM ...Continue Reading
