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Summer is a fine time for artists to brush up skills

Art classes are open across the Las Vegas Valley in a variety of mediums and catering to a variety of age groups. Art From the Heart, an artist co-op and gallery at 4020 N. Tenaya Way, offers daily classes.

District offers help for students new to US

They were new to the country, with little or no understanding of the English language. The Clark County School District met 3,367 kids in that situation last school year.

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Molasky school’s namesake had a hand in valley’s development

Many Summerlin-area residents know the name Molasky because of Irwin and Susan Molasky Junior High School at 7801 W. Gilmore Ave. Irwin Molasky and business partner Merv Adelson founded the Paradise Development Co., creating the Paradise Palms neighborhood, The Boulevard Mall and Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center. They also donated land to help start UNLV.

British, American theater students pair up for productions

British theater students are teaming up with those in Las Vegas to offer five musical performances this weekend at the Clark County Library and Cashman Center as part of a student travel program organized by the Las Vegas International Performing Arts Exchange.

Educator heading for new post in Reno

Pedro Martinez, deputy superintendent of the Clark County School District, beat out four other finalists to become the new superintendent of the Washoe County School District, Nevada’s second-largest district, officials in Reno said Friday.

School district declares impasse with teachers union

The bitter taste of an arbitration loss that led to the elimination of 1,015 teacher positions still lingers, but the Clark County School District is taking another stab at third-party mediation. School officials Tuesday declared an impasse in negotiations with the Clark County Education Association.

Summer Food Service Program offers kids free meals across valley

There is no reason for a child to go hungry this summer. Free breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are being offered at dozens of locations across the Las Vegas Valley as part of the Summer Food Service Program sponsored by Three Square food bank, the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and other community partners.

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