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Charter School Association of Nevada
Legislative Outlook 2017
Chartering better education for Nevada
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News from Nevada's Charter Schools
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Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford
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Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson
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Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford and Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson both mentioned Charter Schools as a public school option for Nevada students and parents in their response to Gov. Sandoval's State of the State education proposals for the 2017 Legislative Session.
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For a feature on Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford click here
For a feature on Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson click here
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500 Attend School Choice Rally in Carson City
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Senator Scott Hammond, Minority Leader Paul Anderson and Senator Ben Kieckhefer
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For a story on the school choice rally from the Nevada Independent click here
For a story on the school choice rally from the Review Journal click here
For a story on the school choice rally from the Nevada Appeal click here
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"School Choice is the civil rights issue of our day. As the Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education enshrined; "all children, regardless of their race, should have equal access to a quality education."
School choice takes many forms. Charter schools, magnet schools, virtual schools, home schooling, and giving students in underperforming schools scholarships to attend private schools--are all what makes up school choice in Nevada."
- Pat Hickey, CSAN Executive Director
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Lt. Governor and State Senator Visit Imagine Charter School in Las Vegas
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On Friday January 1st Lt. Governor Hutchison and State Senator Hammond were given a tour of Imagine Schools at Mountain View in Las Vegas, Nevada by Principal Dr. Eve Breier. The Lt. Governor and Senator Hammond were able to see the incredible work that is being done at Imagine Schools at Mountain View, and had to opportunity to meet with some of the school's students and staff.
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CRPE – January 23rd, 2017
In some of the cities known as ground zero for noisy fights about charter schools, quiet partnerships are underway between district and charter leaders. Why is this going on? The reason is simple: the payoff of well-chosen cooperation, though slow and time consuming, is worth the effort.
KLAS-TV - December 13th, 2016
The Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy will move forward with a Democracy Prep Partnership following a vote on Tuesday night.The new partnership with Democracy Prep, an out-of-state institute, will relieve financial burdens.
The Daily Courier - January 24th, 2017
Leaders of some area charter schools say they are eager to see state lawmakers endorse proposals to infuse more money into educational coffers, a must if students in this state are going to succeed.
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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).
The Nevada Independent - January 21st, 2017
An Op-Ed by Nevada Independent writer Orrin J. H. Johnson examines the actions of the Reno City on January 11th. The funding was in place, the engineering was done, and the need for more public elementary and middle schools in our area is beyond dispute. All that was needed was site plan approval from the City Council, and we’d have an arts- and STEM-focused public school.
The Hill - January 24th, 2017
National School Choice Week
is in its seventh year and bigger than ever. But school choice itself is under intense scrutiny, with one of its leading advocates accused of contributing to chaos in a major American city.
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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:
Rethinking Interim Assessments: Purpose, Quality, and Instruction
Hosted by:
Manpower Executive Offices
Date: Thursday, January 26th
Time:
5:00-7:00pm
Location: 231 South 3rd Street, Suite 210, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Registration: Click here for more information and to register for the event
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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