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One week left! CCSD Open Enrollment and Magnet applications close next Friday, August 21, at 3 p.m. Families looking at their options can use Opportunity 180's School Scout Nevada to find and compare public schools and explore school performance data. Every student has different needs, and good information can help families find the school that's right for them. Explore School Scout Nevada:

Evaluate School Performance with Data | School Scout NV School Scout Nevada is a data-driven empowerment tool for visualizing school performance for families, educators and school leaders, and community members.

Welcome back, Clark County! This week marked the first week of the 2026-27 school year for Clark County School District students. Here's to a year of learning, growth and opportunity for every student, and to the educators, school leaders, families and community members working every day to help them succeed. Here's to many great weeks ahead, everyone!

A new home for Nevada students! Last week, Nevada Rise Academy celebrated the grand opening of its new permanent campus in North Las Vegas, bringing together students, families, educators, elected officials and community partners for the occasion. The new campus was made possible by the Nevada Facilities Fund and Opportunity 180's Nevada Facility Solutions Federal Credit Enhancement Grant. Congratulations to the entire Nevada Rise Academy community on this exciting milestone! Read all about it in Las Vegas Sun!

Nevada Rise Academy celebrates a major milestone with a new 2-acre campus Eight years after launching in tight, rented quarters, Nevada Rise is now the latest charter school in the state with a campus of its own, with assistance from ...

What can we learn from student success in other states? A recent Chalkbeat report found that Indiana charter school students experienced stronger academic growth than their peers in traditional public schools following the pandemic. Exploring what's working elsewhere can help inform conversations about expanding high-quality educational opportunities here in Nevada. Read more:

How have Indiana charters and traditional public schools fared after COVID? A new study offers insights. Researchers who looked at the two types of schools accounted for demographics, chronic absenteeism, and the type of instruction schools gave post-COVID. Those factors still don’t explain the difference between charters and traditional public schools in Indiana, they found.

How is it already the last day of July?

As the calendar turns to August tomorrow, we're looking ahead to the start of a new school year and the opportunities it brings for students, educators and families across Nevada. Here's to a great month ahead.

Big news for Nevada's educators! The Nevada Department of Education has approved the suspension of 16 outdated or redundant reports, an important first step in reducing administrative burden and returning valuable time to classrooms. This work was informed by an independent analysis conducted by Public Works LLC, made possible through Opportunity 180's support. We’re pumped to see this collaboration helping create a more efficient, student-centered education system.

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Nevada Department of Education Approves Petition to Suspend 16 Reports CARSON CITY, Nev. – In a historic step toward cutting administrative red tape and prioritizing student instruction, the Nevada Department of Education announced on Monday the approval of a formal petition from the Nevada Association of School Superintendents to suspend 16 obsolete or redundant rep...

Nevada's education momentum is gaining national attention.

In a recent Forbes commentary, Keith Brooks highlights Nevada as a state to watch, pointing to the growing alignment among educators, school districts, nonprofits, philanthropy and community partners working toward a shared vision for student success. We're honored to see Opportunity 180 recognized as one of the organizations – alongside Clark County School District and Nevada Department of Education – helping strengthen that collaborative effort. Together, we're helping create more opportunities for Nevada's students. Read the article:

Manhattanhenge: Why Nevada Could Become America's Most Improved Education State When leaders begin moving in the same direction, their collective impact becomes exponentially greater than the sum of their individual efforts.

Looking for resources before the new school year begins? Join the Nevada Department of Human Services and the Office of Minority Health & Equity for the 5th Annual Back to School Resource Fair tomorrow, Saturday, July 25, at Helen Cannon Junior High School. Families can connect with community organizations and access resources to help students start the school year strong. Learn more:

Back to School Resource Fair - Nevada 211 Free Backpacks, Free School Supplies, Free Resources. Available until supplies last.

ICYMI: Opportunity 180's latest Nevada Ed-Watch recaps the July 1 Clark County School District Board of Trustees meeting, highlighting key decisions, policy discussions and actions that impact Nevada students, families and schools. Stay informed about the conversations shaping public education across our state. Read more:

Nevada Ed-Watch: CCSD Board Meeting 4/23/26 The Ed-Watch series is designed to increase access to information on what decisions are being made regarding public education in Clark County and Nevada.

Time is running out! Applications for the NV Leaders Engaging in Education Advocacy and Policy (NV LEEAP) Fellowship close this Friday, July 17. If you're ready to strengthen your leadership, expand your network and help shape better outcomes for Nevada's children and families, now's the time to apply. Learn more:

Nevada Leaders Engaging in Education Advocacy and Policy (LEEAP) Fellowship Thank you for your interest in Opportunity 180’s NV Leaders Engaging in Education Advocacy and Policy (NV LEEAP). This Fellowship brings together leaders from across Southern Nevada who are committed to improving outcomes for children, youth, and families through stronger civic engagement, systems...