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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
WCSD will reopen with in-person, hybrid learning this fall
A looming decision on whether or not the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees would honor their plans to return to in-person learning in...
Food insecurity grows in Northern Nevada months into the pandemic
Several months into the pandemic, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada is seeing record numbers of people using their food assistance services. With many food pantries housed...
NSHE policing services, students discuss de-escalation techniques
Conversations about police brutality and systemic racism are continuing after the killing of George Floyd. The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is responding by...
UNLV medical students work to bridge language gaps
An existing language gap between patients and healthcare workers is being further exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic and University of Nevada, Las Vegas medical students...
Washoe County addresses some community concerns over plans to reopen schools
Parents, students and teachers voiced their concerns recently during a virtual chat about the Washoe County School District’s proposal to reopen schools this fall amid...