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A local public education advocacy group is concerned the program touted by President Donald Trump may not shape up to be as beneficial for the state as proponents think. 

Though Gov. Joe Lombardo has taken small steps to provide more schooling options for students, he said he considered it a disappointment he hasn’t been able to do more.

Though Gov. Joe Lombardo has taken small steps to provide more schooling options for students, he said he considered it a disappointment he hasn’t been able to do more.

During his time as superintendent, Ernst worked to improve issues such as chronic absenteeism while confronting challenges such a projected budget deficit in part due to declining enrollment.

His priorities include ensuring students have strong academic foundations and access to college and career readiness classes.

His priorities include ensuring students have strong academic foundations and access to college and career readiness classes.

Nevada Supreme Court blocks release of file on officer seen pushing Vegas student to ground

Trustee pay could be one of the reasons that there's fewer candidates running for a school board office this year compared to previous election cycles, even as districts are facing challenges such as budget constraints and superintendent turnover.

Officials say the new approach is returning promising results as the rates of students passing entry-level English and math courses are higher now.

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