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Senator Square: Carson High School teacher publishes her latest short story
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 2:18am
As CHS teachers and students return to school, from, hopefully, a relaxing winter break, would it not be great to know one of their teachers recently published a short story? CHS Language Arts Department teacher Brigette Pugh is excited to share her latest published piece of writing.
Senator Square: Carson High School NJROTC cadets compete, serve and remember
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 7:54am
Carson High School's NJROTC Drill and Color Guard team competed in their first ever ‘virtual’ drill competition hosted by University of North Carolina ROTC program. The various teams’ performances were captured on video and sent to the University for judging.
Carson City-based ESL program founder earns Governor's Points of Light Lifetime Achievement Award
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 3:12pm
English Language Learners At-Home Program founder Florence Phillips received Nevada's highest volunteer honors with a lifetime recognition award for the all-volunteer, nonprofit Carson City-based program she established.
Senator Square: Carson High school counselor’s anxiety toolbox for everyone
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 7:50am
Editor’s Note: Guest writer Michele Quintero is a Carson High School counselor.
In the age of Covid, many are dealing with anxiety and panic. What is the difference? According to the Mayo Clinic, a panic attack occurs when a person feels intense fear that triggers the “fight or flight” response.
Carson City School District knocks it out of park, brings home quarter of statewide awards
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 11:12am
The Carson City School District was a point of highlight at the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) Annual Conference this past Saturday, Nov. 17, in Las Vegas.
Free Carson City Workshop: How to Teach English as a Second Language
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/27/2018 - 12:04pm
Event Date:
July 31, 2018 - 6:00pm Come volunteer with us! Learn how to teach English as a Second Language at a Free Workshop in Carson City this Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
Senator Square: Carson High School tutoring program helps all students
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/11/2017 - 10:55pm
Remember the days when it seemed like there was no one available to help with homework? Well that excuse will not work anymore, at least not at Carson High School.
Summer program advances reading skills for hundreds of Carson City students
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 12:17pm
When the Carson City School District learned it would receive funding through a competitive grant program authorized by Nevada’s Read by Grade 3 Act, it came up with an innovative summer reading program to help its English Language Learner population. Results from the 16-day program were overwhelmingly positive.
Sandoval Signs Bill for ELL Funding
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 12:36pm
CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval signed Senate Bill 504 Wednesday, which allocates state funding to ELL (English Language Learners) programs in Nevada schools. ELL instructional programs promote students’ English language proficiency and understanding of English-based academic content. “Many Nevadans struggle everyday...
Latin Chamber Commends Lawmaker For Proposing Funding For English Language Learners
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 2:22pmCARSON CITY – The Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce today commended Sen. Michael Roberson, R-Las Vegas, for his commitment to seek $20 million a year in funding for English language learner programs in the Clark County School District.
Carson City school board to discuss settlement with U.S. Justice Department
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/21/2011 - 3:57amA settlement agreement with the U.S Department of Justice over the handling of its English Language Learner program will be discussed Tuesday when the Carson City School District board meets.
