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Charter School Association of Nevada
Legislative Kick off
Chartering better education for Nevada
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Let us know if your school is in the news!
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Charter School Association of Nevada is now on twitter! Click here or search @CharterSchoolNV
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Note From the Executive Director
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In his 2017 State of the State Address, Governor Brian Sandoval praised Nevada's Charter Schools, saying,
"We [Nevada] have a nationally recognized charter school system which now serves 10 percent of our student population."
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Not able to attend Governor Sandoval's State of the State address? We have you covered! Click the video below to watch the address in its entirety or click here for the full transcript of the address.
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For an overview of all of the Education Initiatives announced by the Governor last night click here
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Las Vegas Sun – January 1st, 2017
Las Vegas’ newest Charter School SLAM NV Academy is a school that specializes in Sports Leadership and management. SLAM NV Academy offers students classes in sports medicine, sports marketing, and entertainment and business management. SLAM is one of four schools like it in the entire country. The school just completed its first semester and its first senior class will be set to graduate in 2020.
Yahoo! Sports – December 13th, 2016
Two national Surveys released by
Education Next and the
U.S. Department of Education found that
Charter parents are considerably more satisfied with their schools than are district-school parents. These studies also found Charter parents report more extensive communications with school staff than do either district- or private-school parents.
Las Vegas Review-Journal – January 10th, 2017
Legacy Traditional School will begin construction Jan. 25 on a $20 million campus in North Las Vegas that’s scheduled to open for the 2017-18 school year.
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Pat Hickey Named New Executive Director of Charter School Association of Nevad
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Carson City, January 4th, 2017 - Colin Seale, President of the Charter School Association of Nevada (CSAN) announced today the hiring of former Assembly Minority Leader and State Board of Education member, Pat Hickey as the new Executive Director of CSAN.
"Assemblyman Hickey was an original Assembly sponsor of Charter School legislation in Nevada in 1997. For decades, Pat has been a consistent voice for public school reforms and enhanced funding for Nevada classrooms. Pat's reputation as a bipartisan bridge builder will help CSAN schools work with legislative leaders and community partners to expand charter school opportunities to more of Nevada's underserved students by expanding broader public school choices for families and their students," said Seale, who has worked to expand minority participation in Nevada's charter schools.
Nevada's 40 charter schools with over 30,000 students comprise, in effect, Nevada's third largest school district. Charter schools are public schools which are free to attend and receive funding similar to regular district schools. Charters offer alternative programs and curriculums to better prepare students for career and college-ready opportunities the "New Nevada" economy is producing.
Charter schools in Nevada currently don't receive the same level of funding support that regular school districts do. Facilities funding and transportation costs aren't currently included in state-allocated funding formulas for charter schools. The SAGE [Spending and Government Efficiency] Commission recently approved a Guinn Center for Policy Priorities recommendation for a "proportionate share of bond proceeds for charter schools" be considered in the upcoming Legislative Session--with an emphasis on finding ways to support the creation of more charter school options in Nevada's traditional underperforming school zones.
Dr. Eve Breier, CSAN Board member and Principal at Imagine Schools at Mountain View in Las Vegas, said about the hiring of Pat Hickey as a full-time Executive Director; "As the charter school movement in Nevada continues to grow we are working hard to create a footprint in academic excellence. In doing so, we believe that former Assemblyman Pat Hickey has the knowledge and the experience to guide CSAN as we strive for education equality for all Nevada students.”
Speaking about goals for the upcoming Legislative Session, new CSAN Executive Director Hickey said, "Charter schools are a public school option in Nevada's tool chest for building a more relevant 21st century school system." Hickey added, "I look forward to working with Legislative leadership and Gov. Sandoval to come up with creative ways in which charter schools can better utilize private and public dollars to become a part of Nevada's educational solutions."
Besides previously serving in leadership roles in the Nevada Legislature, Hickey was appointed by Gov. Sandoval to serve on the State Board of Education. He currently teaches in the Political Science Dept. at UNR and serves on the Board of Directors of the Guinn Center for Policy Priorities.
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Opinion/Commentary Articles
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Please Note: The following is a sampling of opinion articles about charter schools that appeared in the media. The opinions in these articles do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Charter School Association of Nevada (CSAN).
Kennedy School Review - June 3rd, 2015
This article presents opposing views in an attempt to answer the questions: How do we reconcile opposing statements, as they grow louder in today’s media and provide little insight into what is actually working for students? Who is empirically correct?
Huffington Post - Nov. 21st, 2016
A blog by Peter Cunningham examines charter schools in America including topics like "Charter Schools are at a crossroads" and "A war on Charter Schools"
Chicago Tribune-Jan. 9th, 2017
Former Governor and Presidential nominee Mitt Romney pens an op-ed on why President Trump's Education Secretary Betsy DeVos will be a great pick to lead the Department of Education.
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Education Blogs, Forums and Resources
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Below are some other great education reform news, blog and discussion sites that may be of interest:
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The following is a list of events put on by Schools and organizations throughout the state:
Nevada School Choice Rally
Date:
Wednesday, January 25th
Time:
10:00 AM
Location: Legislative building in Carson City
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas 5th Graders to be Recognized for Completing the Great American Challenge
Date:
Friday, January 27th
Time:
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas' multi-purpose room. 2150 Windmill Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89074
Description:
Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen to Congratulate 5th Graders Who Memorized Key Aspects of American History, Ranging from the Constitution's Preamble to the List of Presidents in Order
Charter School Law
Date:
Thursday, March 2nd
Time:
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Eastern
Description:
This course, presented by a nationally recognized education attorney, will provide a comprehensive overview of the laws applicable to charter schools, including general education students, special education students, and discipline. The course is for charter school administrators and governing board members, school attorneys, parent attorneys, and attorneys in other practice areas who have an interest in school law and school choice. In this seminar, our experienced faculty will walk you through the laws that govern charter schools. Learn how to handle with issues, matters and cases involving charter schools.
Topics:
- School Choice, Charter Schools and Constitutionality
- Sources of Charter School Law
- Legislative and Case Law Updates
- Complying with Federal Laws
- Special Education and Charter Schools
- Discipline of Special Needs Students
- Avoiding Exclusionary Practices
- Navigating the Application, Approval and Renewal Process
- Accountability Standards
- Funding Sources
Registration:
Click here to register
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