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
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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. That’s not looking like the reality come August. Earlier this week, the district unveiled the broad strokes of a reopening … [Read more...] about The Nevada Independent: Blended schedules, budget uncertainty confound Clark County school board, community
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District announces partial reopening with limited services beginning June 4
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will reopen most of its libraries to the public beginning Thursday, June 4, 2020. This will be the first time that the public can enter their neighborhood libraries since the COVID-19 outbreak caused a sudden closure of the Library District on March 16. On June 4, regular library hours will be reinstated with varying and limited … [Read more...] about Las Vegas-Clark County Library District announces partial reopening with limited services beginning June 4
Read Nevada partnership enhances summer reading
The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) is pleased to announce a READ Nevada summer reading partnership with Renaissance, the Nevada State Library, and local public libraries. READ Nevada with myON by Renaissancesupports summer reading for all students by providing access to online reading materials for grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, at no cost. … [Read more...] about Read Nevada partnership enhances summer reading
Nevada Department of Education releases path forward – responding to COVID-19
CARSON CITY - The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) today released its Path Forward Plan – Responding to COVID-19 to support schools and districts in continuing to provide educational opportunities to all students. The Path Forward Plan outlines work that has been done to shift policies and practices to date, as well as next steps to navigate the … [Read more...] about Nevada Department of Education releases path forward – responding to COVID-19