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Teachers union files initiative to ask legislature, voters to legalize strikes for educators
The Clark County Education Association on Thursday filed with the state a petition to change Nevada law and allow teachers to go on strike.
CCSD, teachers union settle contract. But bad blood is still plenty.
It’s nothing short of a Christmas miracle. After months of bitter negotiations, a handful of school closures due to “teacher sickouts,” interventions from elected officials and countless petty public jabs, the Clark County School District and the Clark County Education Association announced Wednesday they reached an agreement on a new two-year contract for the district’s roughly 18,000 licensed educators and professionals.
Democrats reject Lombardo’s $3.2M funding request for private school scholarships
Lawmakers accuse governor of manufacturing crisis, point blame at ‘greedy’ Florida-based scholarship organization

The inner mechanics of Nevada’s quasi-private school voucher program came under intense scrutiny Wednesday during a nearly 12-hour meeting that ended with Democrats rejecting Gov. Joe Lombardo’s $3.2 million funding request.
CCEA’S THREAT OF STRIKE FORCES CCSD TO TAKE LEGAL ACTIONS
Today, the Clark County School District (CCSD) filed a complaint in District Court for an injunction to prevent the CCEA from striking in violation of state law. This action is based on the CCEA’s threats, which were publicly reiterated this weekend, to engage in “work actions”, clearly amounting to a strike, if a contract between the CCEA and the District is not reached by August 26.
New Educator of the Year – Ramsey Salisbury (Video)
Desert Oasis High School is the home of one of our winners of New Educator Of the Year! Meet Ramsey Salisbury, an English teacher who connects with students through his vibrant energy and character.
CCSD gets 125 New Teachers
The Clark County School District (CCSD) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) celebrated the Paraprofessional Pathways Program (PPP) and the Accelerated Alternative Route to Licensure (A-ARL) third cohort last week in a special graduation ceremony.
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS : Two high school seniors recognized as 59th class of national scholars
Clark County School District (CCSD) high school students Amy Park of West Career & Technical Academy and Troy Warren Harris of Ed W. Clark High School were selected for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.
CCSD OFFERS FREE MEALS DURING SUMMER BREAK
The Clark County School District (CCSD) announced it will again provide nutritious meals to all students through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The summer school meal service will begin on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
CCSD LAUNCHES ANNUAL SUMMER READING CONTEST
The Clark County School District (CCSD) encourages students and families to start their summer fun with its annual social media challenge, the Summer Reading Photo Contest.

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