Julie Wootton-Greener
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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School board deadlocks in 3-3 vote on public comment changes
The Clark County School Board has faced criticism for allowing comments on non-action items only at the end of meetings. → Read More
School Board approves rezoning for 12 campuses
Trustees voted Monday to approve attendance zone changes in Henderson, northwest Las Vegas and Indian Springs that will take effect next school year. → Read More
School Board selects Garcia Morales as new president
Trustees held a work session Wednesday to select new board officers, who’ll serve in those leadership roles for one year. → Read More
Later high school start times? State could explore options
The Nevada State Board of Education plans to meet Dec. 15 for an information-only discussion about the possibility of requiring later high school start times. → Read More
Therapy dog brings smiles to Sierra Vista High School
It’s the second year the goldendoodle therapy dog has been at the school. His guardian, Principal Jessica Lovell, wants to help students cope with their anxiety. → Read More
CCSD sees graduation rate boost for class of 2022
The Clark County School District’s rate was 81.3 percent — up from 80.9 percent the previous year, according to data released Thursday. → Read More
Enrollment drops at Clark County schools for 5th straight year
The Clark County School District had 304,276 students on its official “count day.” That’s 506 fewer than the previous year. → Read More
How do dual credit classes affect GPA? Nevada board approves change
The State Board of Education approved a temporary regulation that makes the classes count the same as AP classes. → Read More
Open enrollment begins for Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program
Plan options are available for newborns through ninth grade students, and contract rates begin at $39 per month, the Nevada treasurer’s office said. → Read More
CCSD students run nation’s largest student-run farmers market
Green Our Planet, a nonprofit, held the nation’s largest student-run farmers market Thursday at the Clark County Government Center. → Read More
CCSD has more students than expected, but fewer than last year
The Clark County School District has more students this fall than projected but appears to be on track for its fifth consecutive yearly enrollment drop. → Read More
Pinecrest plans new campus in old Sears building at Meadows mall
The Nevada State Public Charter School Authority’s board voted unanimously Friday to approve the expansion. The new campus will serve up to 645 students. → Read More
CCSD seniors: You can apply for $2M in college scholarships
Clark County School District seniors are invited to apply for scholarships awarded by The Rogers Foundation. The application deadline is Feb. 5. → Read More
New library opens in fast-growing west Henderson
A ribbon cutting and opening event was held Tuesday at the West Henderson Library on Bicentennial Parkway. It included western-themed activities. → Read More
CCSD sees test score gains after returning to in-person classes
Students showed gains compared with the 2020-21 school year, when school district campuses operated under distance education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Slain RJ reporter to be inducted into Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame
Slain reporter Jeff German and two other former Las Vegas Review-Journal reporters will be inducted into the Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame on Sept. 24. → Read More
UNR dorm reopens 3 years after boiler explosions
UNR’s Argenta Hall had a boiler failure that caused two blasts on July 5, 2019. Three years later, the residence hall has reopened. → Read More
CCSD’s ‘Teacher of the Year’ also serves as mentor to colleagues
Jeremy Lawson was recognized as the district’s “Teacher of the Year” for 2022. → Read More
State approves new Las Vegas high school focused on construction
Southern Nevada Trades High School will have up to 200 students in ninth and 10th grades once it has opened. → Read More
‘I like the kids:’ CCSD teacher logs 52 years in classroom
Pennie Edmond, 74, has been teaching in the Clark County School District since 1970. She is the district’s longest-serving educator. → Read More