Nevada Lawmakers Hear Governor's Charter School Heavy Education Bill

Nevada lawmakers hear governor's charter school heavy education bill

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Nevada lawmakers heard the governor's education reform bill on Thursday as he seeks to expand charter schools and hold schools more accountable for student achievement.  Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo introduced the Nevada Accountability in Education Act before the Democratic-controlled Assembly Ways and Means Committee. "The gap between our highest and lowest performing schools is wider than ever. That's not simply a school iss…

Nevada Republicans protest lack of charter teacher raises in education budget

All eight Republicans in the Nevada Senate voted against the education appropriations bill on Wednesday, citing its lack of funding for charter school educators’ raises.