Scoring the Scholar Programs Benefit Gifted and Slow Students
Editor notes how Scoring the Scholar examines Special Education programs for academically talented and learning challenged students. The district expands from elementary to junior highs with mainstreaming and resource centers for targeted instruction. Mentors and community volunteers aid gifted students while specialists guide remediation, focusing on creative thinking and process over rote mastery.
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Ardis Coffman
SUN
Judi Kandel
Tippi Reid
Randal
Red Rock
Gifted and Special Education Programs in Local Schools
The district runs 16 units for academically talented students across 36 schools from kindergarten to eighth grade and 80 special education classes in 56 schools. Students are identified by tests, psychological exams, and teacher referrals, with tailored diagnostic plans and small classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randal
Las Vegas union warns against layoffs in consolidation fight
Las Vegas City Employees Protective Association plans court action over job cuts tied to the city's consolidation with Clark County. They cite 40 legal points and warn about 1,150 city and 1,150 county jobs at risk, amid concerns over SB 601 and seniority rules.
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Las Vegas
City
Brown
Leavitt
Bob McPherson
Angus Maceachern
U.S. Supreme Court
McPherson
United Way Fund Reaches $530,802 in Early Campaign
More than 100 United Way volunteers attended a luncheon at the Stardust Hotel where campaign chairman William S. Weinberger announced that week one contributions totaled $530,802 toward a $1,385,056 goal. Winners in the Guess the body beautiful secrets of Totie Fields contest were Kathleen M. Thelen Chuck Niedrich Bernice S. Dunn and Mrs Donovan L. Jones. Betty Hansen was honored for outstanding volunteer work. The second report luncheon is set for 4 p.m. October 14 at the Thunderbird Hotel Goldfield room.
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United Way
Stardust Hotel
William S. Weinberger
Totie Fields
Kathleen M. Thelen
Chuck Niedrich
Bernice S. Dunn
Donovan L. Jones
Betty
North Las Vegas weighs tougher trash rules and wing project
The city council introduced a stiff garbage ordinance requiring 33 gallon containers with fly tight lids and penalties rising to 500 dollars for violations. It also approved a new city hall wing bid range from 709202 to 836700 dollars and extended a liquor license while naming battalion chief in the fire department.
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Las Vegas
Las Vegas City Hall
Zanzibar, Inc
Doodley
Jack Perry
Marilyn Hamilton
Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
Hamilton
Sid Boddy
Myron Kimball
EOB Receives Food Funds for Clark County
The Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County will get a 31000 grant and provide food services for about 1600 low income families in the Las Vegas area announced by Gov. Mike O Callaghan.
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Carson City
UPI
Economic Opportunity Board of
Clark County
Las Vegas Area
Mike O'Callaghan
Clark County Denies Escorts Licenses in Three Applications
Clark County Commissioners denied licenses for Playgirl Escorts Showgirl Escorts and Femmes De Nuit after hearings citing policing concerns questionable ownership and capital. Attorneys argued the licenses may be lawful and should be issued. No Showgirl Escorts representative attended and owners are David Spleen Michael Washington and Jerry Watson faced the decision.
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Clark County
Sheriff's Licensing Department
Alan Andrews
Femmes de Nuit
Commission
Nevada Supreme Court
Andrews
Jerry Watson
David Spleen
Michael Washington
Priest Granted Permit to Hold Church Services at Tavern
Clark County Commission approves a one year use permit for Father Benjamin J Franzinelli to conduct regular Sunday services at the Sundancer on Boulder Highway. Bar screened from meeting area. church to be built nearby within a year.
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Clark County Commission
Boulder Highway
Benjamin J.franzinelli
Sundancer
Clark Planning Commission
Las Vegas
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Mittee
UNLV
SUN Local News
Maccarchern
Maceachern
United Way Fund
Walt Reno
Betty Hansen
Ms. Hansen
Central Telephone Co
Nsw
Dan Gray
Gray
Hank Posner
Posner
EOB
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