The Will of the People: Education in Nevada.

Overview & Synopsis

This book describes Nevada's system of education, its historical development, how the schools are organized and financed, what is taught, and who is qualified through what procedures to teach. Seven chapters cover the following subjects: (1) Nevada's natural resources--geography, climate, people, schools and countries and school enrollments; (2) early education in Nevada--its background and history; (3) the governance of education--the relationship between constitutional requirements and the roles of the state legislature, the governor, and the judiciary; (4) the objectives of education in Nevada, the sources of state school revenue, the local district tax structure, tax rate assessment base, tax limits for current school expenses, and the federal role; (5) what is to be taught--the curriculum, secondary school requirements, and adult high school diploma requirements, elementary education, special education, certification of teachers, accreditation of institutions, and professional organizations; (6) higher education in Nevada; and (7) summary and evaluation of future needs. Appendixes list state educational organizations and their components. Tables illustrate detailed school structures in the counties of Nevada. (JD)