Topic: education - preK-12

A Place on the Shelf: Teachers Should Choose Diverse Children’s Books
UNLV assistant professor Sophie Ladd reads a book to a group of students.
Business and Community | January 7, 2019
UNLV assistant professor encourages teachers-to-be to keep diversity front and center in the classroom.
Getting Schooled in Hospitality
three students
Business and Community | July 6, 2018
Take the journey into career possibilities with the local high school students at this summer’s Young Executive Scholars Hospitality and Tourism Program. [Photo Essay]
Hashtag UNLV: Say YES to a Bright Future
A collage of photos showing a group of 20 students smiling at the camera as well as empty rows of seats in a theatre with a multimedia production on stage.
Campus News | June 15, 2018
Local students get hands-on experience in the hospitality industry through the Young Executive Scholars program. Bonus: A preview of TEDxUNLV.
Kids of Color Get Kicked Out of School More – Here’s How to Stop It
Research | April 25, 2018
The biggest barrier is getting teachers and staff on board with new strategies in school discipline.
UNLV To Mark National TRIO/GEAR UP Day with Feb. 24 Event
UNLV logo
Business and Community | February 21, 2018
UNLV Center for Academic Enrichment & Outreach programs support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in their pursuit of a college degree.
The Future of Teaching in Clark County — and the Nation
children at a science presentation
Business and Community | September 26, 2017
As the rest of the country becomes as diverse as Las Vegas, UNLV is creating better-than-best practices for our next generation of kids.
Hospitality CEOs in the Making
Students in theater
Campus News | August 10, 2017
Step into the world of YES, where high school students meet team UNLV through project-based mentoring and a case-study analysis of the top industry right their backyards.
The Issues: Why Nevada Needs More Mental Health and School Counselors
student-to-counselor ratio: 508-to-1
Research | April 5, 2017
Education policy experts stress the importance of access to mental health care in schools as counseling professions categorized as “bright outlook” occupations for workforce development.
Future Rebels Come to Campus to Learn About Science
Student measures a cup of Rice Crispies
Campus News | March 31, 2017
Rebel Science Camp uses hands-on learning — and cereal — to get kids involved with STEM education.
The Issues: Why STEM Education Must Begin in Early Childhood Education
preschoolers excercise
Research | March 29, 2017
Education policy experts explore why Nevada must prioritize STEM educational experiences for all children, and why waiting until kindergarten is too late.
The Issues: Why Nevada Must Recruit, Prepare and Retain More Teachers of Color
Several childrens backpacks hanging on the wall
Research | March 22, 2017
Education policy experts explore how growing the pool of high-quality, diverse teachers benefits students and the state alike.
The Issues: Why Nevada Must Encourage Students to Get STEM Degrees
Erika Torres teaches a fifth-grader
Business and Community | March 8, 2017
Education policy experts explore how to grow interest among students in highly technical industries and what that means for Nevada’s economy.