The deadline to fill out the 2020 census is quickly approaching, and according to the U.S. Census Bureau, Nevada has surpassed its 2010 census self-response rate. In 2010, Nevadans had the choice to self-respond to the census one of two ways: over the phone or by mail. By the end of the 2010 census deadline,… [Read More]
Running a school food pantry during the COVID-19 pandemic: an audio diary
Communities in Schools works directly with families experiencing hunger. With the overall mission of helping students stay in school, the organization staffs ten food pantries located in schools in Reno and Sparks. Carolina Juárez, works for the nonprofit as a bilingual site coordinator at Glenn Duncan Elementary School. In this audio postcard, she shares what… [Read More]
How the national eviction ban will work in Nevada
This week, Gov. Steve Sisolak extended the state’s eviction moratorium until mid-October. Right after that announcement, the Trump administration banned evictions until the end of 2020 for renters who have lost work due to the COVID-19 pandemic and don’t have available housing options. KUNR’s Michelle Billman talked to Lucia Starbuck about what tenants in Nevada… [Read More]
Education during COVID-19 discussed in first KUNR forum for Spanish speaking Nevadans
With the fall semester underway for public schools across the state, KUNR recently hosted a Facebook Live event in Spanish, with health and education experts, to answer community questions. Bilingual reporter Natalie Van Hoozer moderated the Q&A and spoke with KUNR’s Jayden Perez to recap the main takeaways from the discussion. Jayden Perez: Natalie, KUNR… [Read More]
Washoe County School District avoids setting a COVID-19 threshold for school closures
For weeks, community members have been asking the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees to set a threshold that would use specific metrics to determine if and when the district would stop in-person instruction during the pandemic. Some trustees said in a meeting Tuesday, September 8 they do not want to draw a hard… [Read More]
A Washoe Co. high school math teacher adjusts to his new classroom
Last week, José Piceno started his fifth year as a math teacher at Sparks High School in Washoe County. High schools in the county are operating with a hybrid model this fall, meaning some coursework is in-person and some is online. KUNR reporter Natalie Van Hoozer talked to Piceno about his experience returning to the… [Read More]
Special education faces additional challenges with in-person learning during COVID-19
Washoe County teachers and students are returning to school and trying to adapt to a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic. The district’s approach to reopening schools includes individualizing materials and maintaining social distance in the classroom, which might be uniquely challenging in special education classrooms. For confidentiality, the identity of the teacher interviewed for… [Read More]
Reno 1868 FC player reflects on his return to Greater Nevada Field
Many live sporting events have been shut down due to the pandemic. After five months, however the lights have come back on at Greater Nevada Field thanks to Reno 1868 FC who returned home on August 8 besting the Tacoma Defiance that Saturday 2-to-1. Back when the pandemic first hit, the organization suspended operations but did… [Read More]
When Black athletes perform in white cities, the locker room is their safe space
Student athletes of color chasing the dream to play at the college level are faced with the harsh reality that most college towns are in predominantly white cities, like Reno. Finding a sense of belonging can be hard but many find a trusting community in a private area, the locker room, and in some cases… [Read More]
Americans share common ground, misperceptions about immigration, poll finds
When it comes to immigration, Americans have a lot of misconceptions about immigrants. That’s one of the findings from a new national survey released Thursday from Public Agenda, USA Today and Ipsos Hidden Common Ground. At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be anything Earth-shattering about this latest poll. A majority of Americans support stronger border security. … [Read More]
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