
June 2, 2023
In the realm of education, there are exceptional individuals who go above and beyond to make a profound impact on students' lives. Mike Walker stands as a remarkable example of a ...

June 2, 2023
Just like that, we are into the summer months. I did not think we would ever see the end of winter this year. Trees, flowers, bushes and all the plants are blooming and showing us...


April 4, 2023
President Nicole Bengochea is introduced at the National School Board Association National Conference in Orlando, Florida. We are grateful for Nicole’s leadership at this crucial ...

March 27, 2023
Lisa Guzman and Mike Walker facilitated a fabulous workshop focusing on Employee/ Employer Relations and Collective Bargaining Negotiations and Agreements (Contracts)
NRS 288 dur...

March 21, 2023
Melena Raymond, retired Washoe County School District Trustee was the first speaker for our Orientation III Workshop. Melena shared several stories and advice about her time as Pr...

March 13, 2023
We had a fantastic and productive event with our Day with the Legislature . We enjoyed meeting with legislators and the chief of staff – Mr. Ben Kieckhefer.

February 5, 2023
Almost all districts were represented at the Board President’s Workshop on February 4, 2023, at the Aloft hotel in Reno. The professional development training was specially design...

February 5, 2023
Recently, January 29-31, 2023, Nicole Bengochea and Kathryn Whitaker participated in the NSBA Advocacy Institute in Washington, D.C. Together, with other education leaders they di...

January 17, 2023
Bridget Peterson and Wade Poulsen facilitated a dynamic presentation at our Orientation II workshop last Saturday, January 14, 2023. Their presentation on reflection, roles, and ...

December 12, 2022
This award recognizes dedicated service and leadership of local
school board members who serve more than one term. This year’s Veteran School
Board Member of the Year is Dr...

November 28, 2022
The 2022 Individual School Board Member of the Year is Kathryn Whitaker. Kathryn is pictured with Rick Harris and Nicole Benochea. Kathryn has served on the Churchill County Schoo...

November 8, 2022
1,000 feet below ground!
That is where you will find Mark Hansen during most weekdays. Mark works at the Nevada National Security Site which is 90 miles from Las Vegas. He is t...

November 6, 2022
Get ready to learn, network, and be inspired next month at our annual conference - “Champions for Public Education.” We have two motivating keynote addresses, eight quality gener...

November 6, 2022
Following college football is a favorite pastime for me and my extended family. I went to my first college football game more than 40 years ago. Through the many seasons of follo...

September 19, 2022
We would like to introduce our public policy experts that have been doing our policy work since 2014 and will represent us at the 2023 Legislative Session beginning February 2023....

September 2, 2022
Yesterday was the completion of my first month as your new Executive Director. Although the learning curve is steep, the work has been meaningful and important. The days have been...