More CCSD students passing AP exams, with qualifying scores up 9.6%
More Clark County School District students are passing the Advanced Placement exams showing that they can handle college-level coursework, and possibly earn college credit while ...
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Award-winning filmmaker Hisonni Mustafa blazes a bright trail in Las Vegas
The UNLV student was recently selected for the Tyler Perry Studios Dreamers program to produce his latest short, "Gospel for Ghosts."
New 'Eyes Open' campaign aims to improve campus safety at UNLV and across Nevada
A new campus safety campaign called Eyes Open is set to roll out across eight Nevada higher education institutions to help students and staff recognize and report potential threats.
Giant Student Farmers market returning to Las Vegas valley this week
One of the largest student-run farmers markets in the country will return to the Las Vegas valley this week.
'Traffic garden' coming to Boulevard Mall to help kids learn rules of the road
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Keeping students safe on valley roadways continues to be top of mind this school year, and traffic safety advocates are working on a project they think can make a difference and save lives. Jerome Weber with CCSD's Safe Routes to School pro…
With violins, trumpets and the guitarrón, Las Vegas is training the mariachi educators of tomorrow
As mariachi music explodes in popularity at Southern Nevada schools, there are not enough teachers to meet the demand. UNLV now offers a specialty minor where students learn how to teach the mariachi genre.
'We're broke' | Ford meets with CCSD teachers
The Nevada Democratic candidate for governor heard from a roundtable of Clark County School District teachers who peppered him with questions concerning education funding, affordability, and student behavior.
Attorney seeks to oust incumbent in Clark County District Court race
Judge Veronica Barisich is seeking a second term in Clark County District Court Department 5. She faces a challenge from Tracy Hibbetts, a prosecutor who is making her second run for the bench. Barisich, who attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan, a…
Video shows CCSD school bus with student on board colliding with car
Video 8 News Now obtained shows a Clark County School District bus colliding with a vehicle, causing injuries to a child riding in the back of the bus, according to court documents.
Teach For America summit brings 7,000 educators, leaders to Las Vegas
More than 7,000 educators and leaders gathered in Las Vegas for Teach For America’s 35th Anniversary Summit, exploring artificial intelligence, education policy, the future of teaching and new approaches to learning.
Southern Nevada colleges respond to Cornell 7 case
Several Southern Nevada colleges and universities responded to the case involving seven former Cornell University fraternity members accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated student.
UNLV's 'Destination Degree' offers help for students at different points on the path
UNLV is working to help students who might be taking different paths to earning a degree. "Destination Degree" acknowledges that the path isn't always the same, and offers financial support for eligible students.
Prosecutor seeks to oust judge from Clark County District Court
Judge Jennifer Schwartz, who is wrapping up her first term on the bench, faces a reelection challenge from prosecutor Jacob Villani in Clark County District Court Department 17. Schwartz is a lifelong Las Vegan and graduate of UNLV’s Boyd School of Law. She b…
CCSD staff involved in "wasteful" trips to Miami still work for the district
The Clark County School District is defending itself against accusations that some staff members mismanaged taxpayer funds.
Audit finds CCSD used procurement cards on 'wasteful' purchases like massages, theme parks
A state audit revealed several instances where Clark County School District procurement credit cards were used on "wasteful" purchases, such as theme parks, show tickets, and massages.
UNLV students provide feedback on 'Rebel Route' pilot program
Many more students are using electric scooters to get around campus, and to see if they can enhance pedestrian traffic and safety, UNLV rolled out the "Rebel Route" pilot program in late August.
Schools use 'Week of Respect' to fight bullying, protect learning environment
Students in Clark County and across the state are spending time this week talking about respect and what it means to the learning environment.
Workforce development specialist, former state legislator face off in regent race
Five Nevada Board of Regents seats are on the ballot this year, but only one is an open seat not featuring an incumbent. That race, for District 5 in Southern Nevada, will bring to the board either a former state legislator or a current higher education profe…
State finds CCSD staff trips to Miami, Hawaii, Houston were wasteful
State auditors determined that trips staffers with the Clark County School District took on the taxpayer's dime were wasteful and ineffective.
University of Copenhagen study ranks Nevada first in the U.S. for dark personalities
Nevada topped the nation for a set of traits researchers call the Dark Factor of Personality, or a tendency to prioritize one’s own interests, sometimes even at the expense of others.
CCSD elementary school employee arrested on child abuse, battery charges
A CCSD employee at a Henderson elementary school was arrested on child abuse and battery charges Wednesday.
CCSD to consider paying $1M to family of student attacked by teacher's aide
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees will consider paying the family of a special-needs student $1 million after a teacher's aide was caught on video getting physical with the child.
Three Clark County School Board seats are on the ballot this year
Voters will have the chance to reelect or replace three Clark County School Board District incumbents this November as public schools in Nevada face budget cuts and declining student enrollment. The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees is a n…
In first election since being appointed, higher ed regent draws challenge from math professor
Patrick Villa, a mathematics professor at the College of Southern Nevada, will face higher education Regent Jennifer McGrath, the incumbent who was appointed to the seat in 2025, during the upcoming general election. No candidate running for Nevada System of…
UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute hosting 2nd annual student showcase
Rising innovators in the marijuana and psychedelics space will present their latest research and policy findings during the second annual Cannabis Policy Institute student showcase.
Commentary: Don’t use schools to justify more data centers
As a public school educator in the Clark County School District, I’m being told data centers are supposed to be good for my students because they might generate money for schools. I don’t buy it. I have a simple question: Why should funding for my classroom a…
Don’t use schools to justify more data centers
As a public school educator in the Clark County School District, I’m being told data centers are supposed to be good for my students because they might generate money for schools. I don’t buy it. I have a simple question: Why should funding for my classroom a…
Mater East Defeats Pinecrest Sloan Canyon
Mater East Academy defeats Pinecrest Sloan Canyon 27-19 in a high school football game at Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon in Henderson Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Friday night roundup: High school football scores in Las Vegas
When it comes to high school football games in Nevada, one stands tall: The Bone Game between Las Vegas and Rancho High.
Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson is a classicist and historian at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and the author of âThe Second World Wars: How the First Global Conflict Was Fought and Won,â from B...
Distrito Escolar del Condado Clark ha recurrido a cámaras Flock que leen placas de autos
La expansión de la empresa en las escuelas — de la que casi no se ha hablado —ha generado inquietudes sobre privacidad, incluyendo menores.