This edition of Indy Education dives into a major education bill by a top Democratic lawmaker and proposed legislation to legalize teacher strikes.

A debate on charter school teacher raises bubbled to the surface last week after legislators approved a budget without the pay hikes. Democrats say they're still on the table, while Gov. Joe Lombardo said it is a must for any education budget.

Although two Ely schools built more than a century ago hold a special place in the hearts of the thousands of students who passed through their doors, officials say the buildings have many issues that make them unsuitable for learning.

Five years after the pandemic, Nevada’s chronic absenteeism rate is still higher than usual. One education advocate says the state needs to work to address the issue or everyone will pay the price.

Nevada’s main budget fund for K-12 education is expected to bring in about $160 million less in revenue for the upcoming budget cycle than projected at the start of the year. Maintaining existing services is expected to be the top priority.

The sweeping measure could transform the way websites operate in Nevada — requiring online platforms to implement age verification systems and require minors to have approval from legal guardians before using social media.

The state superintendent said he can’t certify the state’s compliance with anti-DEI policy without knowing exactly what “DEI practices” means, although he said Nevada is in compliance with laws against racial discrimination.

It also establishes a new fund for bonuses for high-performing educators and includes efforts to improve student literacy a few years before a requirement kicks in that could lead to huge numbers of third graders being held back if they can’t read.

Last week marked Jhone Ebert’s first as the superintendent of the Clark County School District. She spent it by touring schools, penning an open letter to the community and holding short one-on-one interviews with several media outlets.

Carson High School students launch their own magazine that highlights the entrepreneurs in their community. Plus, its the first day of school for Clark County School District's new superintendent.

The Clark County School Board voted unanimously Thursday to approve a four-year contract with Ebert, giving her the mantle as the next superintendent of the Clark County School District where she started her education career 35 years ago.

Several Henderson students had pieces featured in the annual Glass Craft and Bead Expo held at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas this past weekend. 

The Trump administration is rescinding up to $29 million in COVID-era grant funding for Nevada schools, a move that state officials say jeopardizes efforts across all 17 school districts, charter schools and private schools to help students.

Under the new policy, student athletes would be required to complete a medical form that includes signatures from the student, parent and a medical provider verifying the accuracy of the student’s birth sex.

This week's Indy Education newsletter highlights a bill that would provide $4 million to support school gardens statewide, and a bill that would protect the rights of students with disabilities.

Gov. Joe Lombardo is taking a new approach to fulfill his school choice agenda, while a bill by a Democrat would standardize existing policies.

This edition of the Indy Education newsletter also highlights bills on adding students to school boards and supporting international teachers.

A Reno teacher recently won a prestigious national award for her emphasis on student-led learning and restorative practices to instill confidence in her students.

The Clark County School Board voted unanimously on Thursday to offer the superintendent job to state Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert, elevating an state administrator with deep roots in the district.

This week's Indy Education details coming community events with the final 3 candidates for Clark County Superintendent and a Vegas nonprofit providing free clothes for prom.