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Analysis shows little to no correlation between education spending and student achievement
After 50 years of spending more, union bosses still want a blank check
Despite 50 years of spending increases, union bosses still want a blank check.
Metro kept back report on Arroyo investigation
Asserts report to sheriff is exempt from state law
Metro asserts report is exempt from open-records law.
Canadian firm will receive up to 50 million stimulus dollars for Nevada solar plant that employs two people
Energy generated will cost ratepayers almost three times as much as energy from natural gas
Ratepayers to pay almost three times as much as energy from natural gas.
The Power of Choice: Part II
Electricity deregulation leads to lower power bills, better state competitiveness
Electricity deregulation leads to lower power bills and better state competitiveness.
CCSD defends breakfast program, disputes 'Slurpee' claim
School district says sugar levels are ‘very low’ but doesn’t show levels on its nutrition charts
District says sugar levels are 'very low' but levels aren't shown on its nutrition charts.
Why binding arbitration must go: CCEA union wins by stalling
Teachers who lack seniority will go first, not bad teachers
CCEA victory also means layoffs will occur based on seniority.
CCSD universal-breakfast program has more sugar than 'a 32-ounce Slurpee'
Parents say new program usurps their rights, and teachers note program reduces teaching time
Parents and teachers criticize new government-funded breakfast program in local schools.
TransparentNevada reveals inflated salaries for government employees
More than 1,000 government employees made over $200,000 in total compensation in 2011
More than 1,000 government employees made over $200,000 in 2011.
A dozen empirically verified things to know about public school teachers
Important research from Nevada's new Superintendent of Public Instruction
Nevada's new Superintendent of Public Instruction provides important research.