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LAS VEGAS -- Clark County's superintendent candidate is speaking out about his new position and his plans once he takes office.

Dwight Jones was named to post by a six to one vote Wednesday night. Trustee Linda Young was the only no vote, saying she wasn't voting against Jones, but against the process because she felt it was rushed. Read more »

LAS VEGAS -- Thousands of students will board buses on Monday morning, August 30 as they head back to school for a new year.

The district says parents tend to call the transportation center with questions about the bus schedules and stops. Read more »

LAS VEGAS -- Nearly 60 percent of Clark County schools failed to meet national standards this year. It is just one more reason local educators agree that Nevada needs education reform.

Among the proposals, the men who-would-be-governor advocate greater accountability. But one group of school administrators tell the I-Team that cuts both ways. Read more »

LAS VEGAS -- When students succeed, their teachers get most of the credit. And when students fail, those same teachers shoulder most of the blame. So, it comes as no surprise that political platforms targeting education reform focus heavily on the classroom educator. But should they? Read more »

LAS VEGAS -- Heading back to school can be a challenge in itself for freshman entering high school. Budget cuts maybe the last thing on their mind, but these cuts could make it harder for students to be involved with campus activities. Read more »

We're less than a week away from public school starting and already school zones are in effect.
Metro Police wants to remind people around the valley that kids will be filling up crosswalks. Read more »

LAS VEGAS -- If parents, teachers and administrators are frustrated by the quality of education in our community, try being the student in a classroom with nearly 50 kids -- some of whom don't even have a desk. Read more »

LAS VEGAS -- Some of Clark County's newest teachers are getting prepared to greet their students next Monday when school starts.

The teachers are shopping at the Teacher Exchange for their back to school supplies. The supplies are donated so teachers can head into the classroom well prepared without having to pay out of their own pockets. Read more »