NV: Education
Student loan consolidation deadline could save older NV borrowers big
Student loan borrowers of all ages in Nevada and around the country have an opportunity to have their student loans canceled or the chance to receive …
Report: NV school districts among most inadequately funded
A new report found 39 states devote a smaller share of their economies to their K-12 public schools than they did in 2006. Nevada is among 10 states …
Hawaii Pacific University to expand to Las Vegas later this year
By Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Nevada News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Servi…
Report: Racial inequities persist for NV children of color
Nevada's children of color continue to experience disparities, according to new data. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's "Race for Results" report …
Older borrowers struggle to repay federal student loans
New federal data from the Department of Education confirm retirement-age borrowers are struggling to repay their federal student loans. About 60% …
NV Latino student shares experience with leaving college; he's not the only one
Matthew Gonzales is from Washoe County and was studying business at the University of Nevada, Reno. After enrolling in August 2022, he was in his …
Older Americans still struggling to repay student debt, payments start soon
By Jill Barshay for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Nevada News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Ser…
Financial Literacy Requirements Become Law in NV, Free Classes Complement
A bill passed during Nevada's last legislative session requires Nevada students in public high schools to learn about economics and financial literacy…
NV's Disability Community Fights Against Ableism
The Nevada Statewide Independent Living Council wants to educate policymakers and the public on how ableism can be damaging to those with disabilities…
Report: Nevada Near Bottom of List for Children's Well-Being
Nevada is not making the cut when it comes to children's well-being in the state. According to the 2023 Kids Count Data Book, out this week…
Initiative Encourages Latinos to Pursue Land-Management Careers
An initiative by the Hispanic Access Foundation aims to bridge the gap between land-management agencies and access to employment for Latinos and peopl…
Report: NV in Last Place for Higher-Ed Degree Attainment
Nevada has made progress in recent years in increasing its number of residents who have obtained college degrees, but the state sits in last place …