Rocio Hernandez
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(ro-SEE-oh) | K-12 education reporter @ The Nevada Independent | rocio@thenvindy.com
Gov. Lombardo selected Teach for America leader Victor Wakefield as the next State Supt of Public Instruction. Wakefield was among the 3 finalists picked by the state board of ed. He has past NV experience. He will take over the role 10/27
September 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Gov. Lombardo selected Teach for America leader Victor Wakefield as the next State Supt of Public Instruction. Wakefield was among the 3 finalists picked by the state board of ed. He has past NV experience. He will take over the role 10/27
The State Board of Education meeting is now underway. The board will interview six state superintendents today and tomorrow, and will pick three finalists to forward onto to Gov. Lombardo, who will make the final pick.
August 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The State Board of Education meeting is now underway. The board will interview six state superintendents today and tomorrow, and will pick three finalists to forward onto to Gov. Lombardo, who will make the final pick.
WCSD school board VP Adam Mayberry is running for Sparks City Council Ward 4. Last year, former trustee Joe Rodriguez left the school board after he was elected to the Sparks City Council.
July 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
WCSD school board VP Adam Mayberry is running for Sparks City Council Ward 4. Last year, former trustee Joe Rodriguez left the school board after he was elected to the Sparks City Council.
The Washoe County School District has identified and taken disciplinary actions against the individuals behind the recent vandalism at Reno High School, which included use of racial slurs and anti-Semitic marks.
May 30, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The Washoe County School District has identified and taken disciplinary actions against the individuals behind the recent vandalism at Reno High School, which included use of racial slurs and anti-Semitic marks.
Gov. Lombardo is appointing Steve Canavero as interim State Supt of Public Instruction. He’ll be stepping into the role as Jhone Ebert is taking over as CCSD’s supt. Canavero was the State Supt prior to Ebert. He was also the 1st state charter school authority exec director
March 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Gov. Lombardo is appointing Steve Canavero as interim State Supt of Public Instruction. He’ll be stepping into the role as Jhone Ebert is taking over as CCSD’s supt. Canavero was the State Supt prior to Ebert. He was also the 1st state charter school authority exec director
The Clark County School Board votes 7-0 to hire State Superintendent Jhone Ebert as the district's next superintendent. Ebert had overwhelming support among the voting and nonvoting trustees and community members.
March 14, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The Clark County School Board votes 7-0 to hire State Superintendent Jhone Ebert as the district's next superintendent. Ebert had overwhelming support among the voting and nonvoting trustees and community members.
He notes HS grad rates, new board and appointed trustees as strengths, but cites weakness such as the Lundy ES closure, using fed funds for teacher recruitment at vacation destinations.
February 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
He notes HS grad rates, new board and appointed trustees as strengths, but cites weakness such as the Lundy ES closure, using fed funds for teacher recruitment at vacation destinations.
The next supt candidate, Jesse Welsh, is up. Like Anzalone, he also has history at CCSD.
February 25, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The next supt candidate, Jesse Welsh, is up. Like Anzalone, he also has history at CCSD.
He notes CCSD's starting teacher salary as a strengthen, but notes a lack of trust & transparency, disparities in the salary schedule as weaknesses.
February 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
He notes CCSD's starting teacher salary as a strengthen, but notes a lack of trust & transparency, disparities in the salary schedule as weaknesses.
CCSD's superintendent candidate interviews are now underway. First up on the list is John Anzalone. He recalls coming to the board room 30 years ago as a Chaparral HS student. He tells the board returning to CCSD feels like home, and say he understand the landscape and urgency
February 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
CCSD's superintendent candidate interviews are now underway. First up on the list is John Anzalone. He recalls coming to the board room 30 years ago as a Chaparral HS student. He tells the board returning to CCSD feels like home, and say he understand the landscape and urgency
Clark County eighth graders saw drops in their average reading and math scores, by 5 points and 4 points respectively.
January 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Clark County eighth graders saw drops in their average reading and math scores, by 5 points and 4 points respectively.
In Clark County, fourth grade students’ average math score for 2024, 231, increased by 6 points from 2022, but still lags behind its 2019 level by 4 points.
There was no significant change in their average reading score.
There was no significant change in their average reading score.
January 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In Clark County, fourth grade students’ average math score for 2024, 231, increased by 6 points from 2022, but still lags behind its 2019 level by 4 points.
There was no significant change in their average reading score.
There was no significant change in their average reading score.
In contrast, NV eighth graders' average reading and math scores both declined from 2022, and were not on par with the nationwide averages.
January 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In contrast, NV eighth graders' average reading and math scores both declined from 2022, and were not on par with the nationwide averages.
In Nevada, 4th-grade students’ average reading score for 2024, 213, wasn’t significantly different from the nationwide average score or their 2022 average. Their average 2024 math score, 233, increased from 2022 by 4 points, but was lower than the national average score of 237.
January 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In Nevada, 4th-grade students’ average reading score for 2024, 213, wasn’t significantly different from the nationwide average score or their 2022 average. Their average 2024 math score, 233, increased from 2022 by 4 points, but was lower than the national average score of 237.
Results from the nation’s report card or NAEP are out. Here’s how students nationwide and in Nevada did.
The headline: There are some signs of improvement, but for the most part, reading and math results for 4th- and 8th-grade student are still below their pre-pandemic levels.
The headline: There are some signs of improvement, but for the most part, reading and math results for 4th- and 8th-grade student are still below their pre-pandemic levels.
January 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Results from the nation’s report card or NAEP are out. Here’s how students nationwide and in Nevada did.
The headline: There are some signs of improvement, but for the most part, reading and math results for 4th- and 8th-grade student are still below their pre-pandemic levels.
The headline: There are some signs of improvement, but for the most part, reading and math results for 4th- and 8th-grade student are still below their pre-pandemic levels.
In a new statement related Prez Trump giving federal immigration agencies the green light to make arrests at schools, CCSD said it doesn't check any student’s immigration status and is not responsible for enforcing federal immigration law.
January 23, 2025 at 2:18 AM
In a new statement related Prez Trump giving federal immigration agencies the green light to make arrests at schools, CCSD said it doesn't check any student’s immigration status and is not responsible for enforcing federal immigration law.
The Washoe County School Board has appointed retired Reno police officer and former Pyramid Lake Tribal Council chairman James "JJ" Phoenix to the District C seat previously held by now Sparks City Councilman Joe Rodriguez.
January 15, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The Washoe County School Board has appointed retired Reno police officer and former Pyramid Lake Tribal Council chairman James "JJ" Phoenix to the District C seat previously held by now Sparks City Councilman Joe Rodriguez.
New CCSD Trustee Lydia Dominguez, an ex-M4L member, a Power2Parent leader and a Galena HS athlete are among the members of NV Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony's task force on women's sports.
January 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
New CCSD Trustee Lydia Dominguez, an ex-M4L member, a Power2Parent leader and a Galena HS athlete are among the members of NV Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony's task force on women's sports.
The menu is extremely affordable and as a bonus, the restaurant has a great view of the Strip (not seen here because I was too busy stuffing my face to take a photo of the view).
December 16, 2024 at 5:45 PM
The menu is extremely affordable and as a bonus, the restaurant has a great view of the Strip (not seen here because I was too busy stuffing my face to take a photo of the view).
The Washoe County School Board votes 6-0 in favor of a pilot program to limit students' cellphones and other electronic devices. The district's updated policy includes exceptions for students w/ special needs who need a devices as part of their accommodations
November 27, 2024 at 12:51 AM
The Washoe County School Board votes 6-0 in favor of a pilot program to limit students' cellphones and other electronic devices. The district's updated policy includes exceptions for students w/ special needs who need a devices as part of their accommodations
First post here. For those who don't know me, my name is Rocio (ro-SEE-oh). I cover K-12 education at @thenvindy.bsky.social. I'm from Las Vegas, attended some of the CCSD schools I now cover and am a UNR alum (Go Wolf Pack!). Also dog mom of these 2 crazies thenevadaindependent.com/author/rocio...
November 20, 2024 at 6:26 PM
First post here. For those who don't know me, my name is Rocio (ro-SEE-oh). I cover K-12 education at @thenvindy.bsky.social. I'm from Las Vegas, attended some of the CCSD schools I now cover and am a UNR alum (Go Wolf Pack!). Also dog mom of these 2 crazies thenevadaindependent.com/author/rocio...