Virtual Pre-K Expands to NV Libraries to Fill Math, Reading Gaps
Virtual Pre-K Expands to NV Libraries to Fill Math, Reading Gaps LAS VEGAS, Nev. - State numbers point to a learning achievement gap, at least partly because only 40 percent of Nevada children are...
View ArticleStudy: Eating Disorders and Bare Midriffs – Cheerleaders "At Risk"
Study: Eating Disorders and Bare Midriffs – Cheerleaders "At Risk" LAS VEGAS - The Nevada Wolf Pack just cracked the Top 25, but now there's a warning for cheerleaders in the Silver State and...
View ArticleHalloween Costumes "Mask" Dangers for Some NV Kids
Halloween Costumes "Mask" Dangers for Some NV Kids RENO, Nev. - Halloween costumes are supposed to be scary, but Nevada parents may not realize quite how scary. They probably don't expect to expose...
View ArticleEducators: NV Youth Vote Can't be Dismissed
Educators: NV Youth Vote Can't be Dismissed LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Education, jobs and young voters look to be factors in Nevadans' decisions in the hotly contested Reid-Angle race, according Doug Bache,...
View ArticleCongress May be Next to Say, “Go Outside and Play”
Congress May be Next to Say, “Go Outside and Play” LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Seven hours in front of electronic entertainment and seven minutes outdoors. That's what constitutes "play" for most kids these...
View ArticleMore Than Two Thousand NV Kids Need “Forever Family”
More Than Two Thousand NV Kids Need “Forever Family” LAS VEGAS, Nev. - With this week's observance of National Adoption Day, thousands of Nevada children have an early holiday wish list - a wish for a...
View ArticleNV Library Offers Tips on Selecting E-Book Readers
NV Library Offers Tips on Selecting E-Book Readers LAS VEGAS - It looks like there will be plenty of e-book readers under the tree this holiday season, and if you are dashing off to buy one this...
View ArticleNevadans 'Better Watch Out' for Dangerous Toys
Nevadans 'Better Watch Out' for Dangerous Toys LAS VEGAS, Nev. - 'Tis the season for making kids' toy wishes come true, but legal experts say when Nevadans go shopping this weekend they should also be...
View ArticleEducators Hope for “Flexibility” in Governor Sandoval’s State of State
Educators Hope for “Flexibility” in Governor Sandoval’s State of State LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Gov. Brian Sandoval gives his first State of the State message tonight, and Nevada educators are hoping to hear...
View ArticleGetting NV Kids Outdoors: From Urban Parks to Expanded Conservation Corps
Getting NV Kids Outdoors: From Urban Parks to Expanded Conservation Corps LAS VEGAS - Engaging young people in outdoor opportunities is one goal of a new federal report, and western States such as...
View ArticleMessage to NV Lawmakers: Teacher Pay Cuts Top 20% for Many
Message to NV Lawmakers: Teacher Pay Cuts Top 20% for Many CARSON CITY, Nevada - Gov. Brian Sandoval stressed the need for shared sacrifice in proposing state budget cuts, but education advocates say...
View ArticleNV Lawmakers Take another Shot at Sandoval’s Billion Dollar Plus in K-12 Cuts
NV Lawmakers Take another Shot at Sandoval’s Billion Dollar Plus in K-12 Cuts CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada lawmakers take another stab today at dealing with the $1 billion-plus in cuts Gov. Sandoval has...
View ArticleTriangle Fire Anniversary Today
Triangle Fire Anniversary Today LAS VEGAS - A tragedy 100 years ago today led to reforms in workplace safety and workers' rights - but labor leaders say there are still lessons to be learned - and...
View ArticleNevada Kids and Toddlers Keep "Backseat View"
Nevada Kids and Toddlers Keep "Backseat View" LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The view of the road will be a bit different for some of Nevada's children if their parents follow new guidelines for car-seat use. The...
View ArticleChild Abuse Prevention Month: Concerns about NV Kids' Safety
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Concerns about NV Kids' Safety LAS VEGAS - April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the depth of state budget cuts pending in Carson City has prompted questions...
View ArticleIt's Screen-Free Week – Dare You Look Away?
It's Screen-Free Week – Dare You Look Away? LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Turn off your tablet, step away from the computer and pull the plug on the TV. Nevadans are being challenged to do that for a week in a...
View ArticleNevada Law Enforcers: Early Education Pays Dividends
Nevada Law Enforcers: Early Education Pays Dividends CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada spends more than $300 million a year on corrections, and advocates for children believe there's a way to reduce that...
View ArticleTanning Beds: To Require Written Permission for Teens?
Tanning Beds: To Require Written Permission for Teens? CARSON CITY, Nev. - It's prom time, followed by graduations and summer fun. Many Nevadans will be tempted to visit a tanning salon to jump-start...
View ArticleNV Educators: Little to "Celebrate" as Legislature Ends
NV Educators: Little to "Celebrate" as Legislature Ends LAS VEGAS - Gov. Brian Sandoval says the state can be "proud of" the just-ended legislative session, but many Nevada educators would disagree....
View ArticleIs NV Serving "Next Gen" Voters? Survey says Yes – and No
Is NV Serving "Next Gen" Voters? Survey says Yes – and No LAS VEGAS - Nevada ranks 15th in a new survey of how states treat their younger voters and, despite a decent score compared to other states,...
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