Las Vegas NowBack to School: 2008 - 2009
It's back to school for more than 300,000 Clark County students. No serious incidents have been reported on this first day. Despite budget constraints, 10 new schools opened and for students it's an exciting time to head back to class. Inside, check out our back-to-school guide. More>>
You no longer need to show up at a Clark County School board meeting if you want to see what happens. The meetings will now be webcast live. Inside, find information and links. More>>
With less than a week before the school year begins, the Clark County School District is busy getting ready. Enrollment for the school year is project to be 304,000. Inside find everything you need for your back to school preparations. More>>
As the first day of school draws near, backpacks are being loaded up with books and supplies. But studies give heavy backpacks low grades when it comes to back pain. As Eye on Health reports, one local prinicipal wants the weight off their backs. More>>
Check out the tips below to see how you can help make this the best school year yet.
-Before School Starts
-Day One
-Communicate with Teachers
-Homework Help
-Outside School More>>
Metro Police Officers aren't waiting until the start of the school year to put their foot down. They are already out enforcing school zone traffic violations. Reporter Melissa Duran takes a look. More>>
Summer vacation is quickly winding down and school starts in six short days. Parents are heading to the stores, looking for any bargains on all those school supplies their kids need. Reporter Aaron Drawhorn has the details More>>
Parents have less than one week to get their kid's back to school shopping finished and what some are finding is that the tough economy is making it harder to buy school clothes. Melissa Duran has the story. Inside, find the Back to School Guide. More>>
Sunday, 1,000 kids from North Las Vegas were outfitted with supplies for the upcoming school year, thanks to some emergency responders. More>>
As kids prepare to head back to school in a little over a week, Metro and school officials are reminding the community to take a stand against youth violence. It's a new initiative to eliminate violence in and around schools. Reporter Travell Eiland has the details of the plan. More>>
The infectious superbug known as MRSA has Clark County School Officials concerned. They're hoping to get students involved, for their own sake. Anchor Paula Francis takes a look at what school officials are doing. More>>
Summer vacation is winding down and families are making the most of it. But the fun and games will soon end once school begins in eleven days. Reporter Aaron Drawhorn has the details. More>>
Cheyenne High School will give reading proficiency tests to incoming ninth graders during the month of August. More>>
For a lot of kids, school restarting means they'll start getting steady meals again. The free and reduced lunch program gets kids the food they need, but some parents don't know they can participate. Inside, find a link to the income eligibility guidelines. More>>
CCSD says it always needs to hire teachers. This year, the district is lucky because the need is almost 1,000 less than in years past. But special education teachers are in the greatest demand yet the least in supply. Reporter Calvert Collins takes a closer look. More>>
The school house bully has been around for years. But now experts say the problem is getting out of control. According to a national survey, 80-percent of all school children say they've been bullied. Reporter Travell Eiland explains how Clark County schools are standing up to the bully problem. More>>
School starts in just a few weeks, but if it weren't for school nurses, some Clark County students would not be able to return to class. In fact, like many area hospitals, the fifth largest school district in the country has a problem recruiting qualified candidates. Reporter Janet O has the story. More>>
The latest school scores are out for Clark County under the No Child Left Behind Act and it shows more schools this year did not make the grade. Reporter Alyson McCarty has the details and inside, find a list of all Clark County schools and how they scored. More>>
Clark County school officials are reviewing budgets, finances and enrollment this week to determine how many new teachers will be needed when schools reopen next month. More>>
When parents get involved in education, their kids do better in school. Yet many parents don't realize how important it is to get involved in their children's learning.
- Help Your Child Improve in Test-Taking
- How Can I Support My Gifted Child? More>>
It’s easy to make sure kids eat breakfast. Just keep breakfast foods on hand and keep them in convenient spots for kids to grab!
- 10 quick, nutritious breakfasts More>>
Not sure exactly what to buy for that first year at school away from home? Check out our list of essentials... what you need for you dorm room AND what will make everything more fun. More>>
According to the National Retail Federation, parents spent an average of $443.77 last year on back-to-school supplies. Here's how to make the most of that money. More>>
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Progress Report on Clark County Schools
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