As the driest state in the country, Nevada is all too familiar with drought and extreme heat. Researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources are currently observing how our spiny friends, the cactus pear (Opuntia spp.), can be used as a bioenergy crop to make transportation fuels and… [Read More]
Bill would allow DACA recipients to qualify for in-state college tuition in Nevada
A bill would allow DACA recipients to qualify for in-state tuition at all public schools and colleges after living in Nevada for a year. Recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA program could qualify for in-state college tuition if lawmakers pass Assembly Bill 226. The proposed measure would apply to individuals with temporary protected status… [Read More]
What Resources Does the Washoe County Library System Offer to Spanish Speakers?
With an ever-growing Latinx population in Reno and the surrounding area, it is no surprise that there is a need for the Washoe County Library System to offer more and more Spanish-language events and services for those living in the area. The number of Hispanics and Latinos in Washoe County rose from 16.6% in 2000… [Read More]
UNR’s Wolf Pack Bots build coding and literacy skills through robotics
A middle school robotics team based at the University of Nevada, Reno is helping students build literacy, coding and teamwork skills. On a Saturday morning last December, the Wolf Pack Bots tuned up their robots and got ready for their first match of the day in the First LEGO League Northern Nevada qualifying competition at… [Read More]
Statewide test scores show growth across districts, demographic groups
The Nevada Department of Education has released standardized test scores from last year. Third through eighth grade students have shown modest improvements in their English and math skills. The proficiency rate in English is 43.7 percent, an increase of 2.3 percentage points from the previous year. In math, 30 percent of students are proficient, an… [Read More]
Breaking down the school transportation situations in Washoe County and Carson City
The school districts in Washoe County and Carson City are dealing with bus driver shortages ahead of the first day of school. Report for America’s Jose Davila IV sat down with KUNR’s Michelle Billman to break everything down. Michelle Billman: So what is the transportation problem facing these two districts this school year? Jose Davila… [Read More]
High school students paint mural along the Keystone Bridge in collaboration with art museum, city
You might notice Reno’s newest piece of public art next time you’re strolling along the Truckee River or attending an event at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center. The massive mural starts under the north side of the Keystone Bridge at Riverside Drive and continues along its east wall until the bridge ends. It features… [Read More]
WCSD using federal COVID-19 funds for summer school program
For some Washoe County students, summer this year includes additional schooling as the district attempts to address learning loss and the feared summer slide. This year’s summer school program, hosted by the Washoe County School District, is benefitting from American Rescue Plan money known as the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. Nevada… [Read More]
Where can Nevada students find free meals this summer?
With schools out for the summer and rising inflation making trips to the grocery store more expensive, many parents are looking for resources to help keep their kids’ bellies full over the next few months. Some Nevada school districts are offering summer meal programs to help. District leaders have seen some confusion from parents regarding… [Read More]
Our Jobs: Exploring Geysers and Hot Springs with Geologist Carolina Muñoz-Saez
“When I was little, I used to visit southern Chile with my family, and at night I could hear a volcano crackle and see the top of it on fire. All of that seemed amazing to me,” said Carolina Muñoz-Saez when she explained how she found love for the earth at a very young age. … [Read More]
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