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Is CCSD Top Heavy? Not So Fast. Analysis Shows Charters Spend More Per Pupil on Administration than CCSD
CHARTER SCHOOLS: Six years of per-pupil data show a consistent pattern: more money for administrators, less for the classroom
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The Charter Divide, Part 1: Comparing Apples to Lamborghinis
While charter schools in Clark County often boast higher test scores and star ratings, a New Education analysis reveals a significant demographic divide. SPCSA charter schools enroll fewer Black, Hispanic, and low-income students than the Clark County School District—a gap that accounts for much of the observed performance difference.
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The Charter Divide, Part 2: When ‘Accountability’ Means Not Having to Count Poor, Minority, or Disabled Students
Nevada’s charter schools face far fewer accountability flags than traditional public schools, but state data suggests the gap reflects who they enroll, not how well they perform. Part 2 of “The Charter Divide” series examines how data suppression obscures outcomes for Black students, English learners and students with disabilities.
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Victor Wakefield has a lot at stake on the education system in Nevada, including conflicts of interest.
An investigation into the career of Nevada Superintendent Victor Wakefield reveals a decade-long pattern of structural conflicts of interest involving Teach for America alumni and leadership within Nevada’s education governance.
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