By Anonymous September 16, 2014
I am a Las Vegas native and a product of the Clark County School District. I wish I could have had the opportunities like these students have. Each student is placed according to skill and ability in each subject instead of just focusing on grade level. Children who need extra help in math or reading can have the individualized attention while still being challenged in their other subjects. Throughout the year these students get involved in community and charitable events. Last year the Leadership class ran a coat and food drive for the homeless, and they are already planning involvement in other service projects for this school year. These children have amazing opportunities to learn courage, compassion, and commitment. They are leaders. ...read more
By loydchristmas February 13, 2013
I had the pleasure of learning mandarin with Miss. Yanping. Great time and I learned alot. Headed to Hong Kong in April. I can't wait to use what I learned. I have alot to learn still but she makes it fun. I would really recommend this school to learn any language. ...read more
By JulieS934 at Citysearch June 07, 2012
Hill and Dale Daycare is the very BEST daycare facility in the entire Las Vegas/Henderson valley. I had my son Connor on a waiting list after one month of his birth. My son's pediatrician highly recommended Hill and Dale Daycare because she had her own two children attend when they were younger. From the very first day my son attended, my husband and I knew we made an excellent choice. The staff absolutely LOVE the children and the children really do come first! You will not find a better facility in all of Clark County then Hill and Dale Daycare. ...read more
Multilingualism (for kids, and especially for adults) is such a no-brainer that is seems ridiculous to even debate or have to justify directing resources to increase it here in America. To a large degree, we Americans are justifiably a laughingstock and induce much headshaking in other countries for stubbornly clinging to only one language out of fear of a loss of our "culture". Of course, if our culture can't survive having our people speak multiple languages and be more welcoming to those who come from other places, it must not be much of a culture after all. In reality, the culture of America is such that it will only be strengthened and cemented through improved communication within and beyond its borders. Parents who get it already have their kids learning Spanish or Mandarin at a young age; often outside of public school (atwww.CalaAcademy.com for example) by necessity. Those parents who don't get it are going to have kids who have a slim chance of ever speaking another language, thereby denying them a golden opportunity to become leaders in the impending, accelerating demographic shift. And that shift is a statistical certainty. But, in a positive trend, American adults are increasingly seeking ways to learn Spanish, and to a lesser extent Mandarin, as a way to gain a competitive edge in today's workplace and to expand their circle of friends and their opportunities. Also, we have a very large population in the U.S. of residents who don't speak English well or at all. In order to support our rapidly graying population going forward we need that crucial demographic to be as productive as possible. Without speaking English well that will simply not happen. With some more-targeted efforts we can raise the productivity and standard of living of this crucial demographic and improve the long-term economic and financial prospects of the U.S. at the same time. The demographics alone make this an urgent necessity from a national prosperity and security perspective, but so many Americans still insist on keeping their heads securely buried in the sand - wishing that all immigrants will learn English right now. They very mistakenly think and act like all of our ancestors learned English immediately upon landing on these shores. Nothing could be further from the truth, but revisionist history that makes our families seem smarter than today's immigrants is such a tempting indulgence for most of us. Blithely expecting everyone to just learn English quickly on his/her own is simply wishful thinking. Those Americans who are making the time and effort to learn Spanish, for example, realize the commitments necessary and automatically have more understanding of the challenges faced by immigrants who are working, raising families and surviving full-time. Once we, as a society, get that investing in language learning for adults provides an almost immediate return on investment, we can then begin to enjoy the fruits of the blossoming potential of millions who are our neighbors, colleagues, and co-investors in America's future. In the end, it is amazing how much wider and more interesting the world is after learning a new language. A whole new group of people become available to be friends, colleagues, and potential mates. How anyone believes otherwise continues to amaze me every day. ...read more
By LanguageXpress February 18, 2011
If you are looking for a career that is challenging, lets you interact with people, and makes a real difference in their lives, then becoming a phlebotomist may be just the right job for you. A phlebotomist is a type of clinical laboratory technician who takes blood samples, and these professionals are needed in many types of health care settings – from hospitals to health care centers to geriatric homes. The population is aging – and so are the people who take care of them. Career openings in the health care industry are growing at an all-time high. This is a great time to consider training for a new career; one that lets you help people every ...read more
By Medical Skills for Life Institute June 06, 2010
Getting admission into a private college or university can be a different process from getting admission from a public school. Since many private universities and colleges have lower admission rates, there are more items required for submission during the application process. ...read more
Because charter schools are a part of the public school system, they are prevented from receiving tuition. A charter school may need to seek out loans in the private sector for the upkeep and maintenance of their facilities or in order to procure adequate facilities. ...read more