Through the Public Education Foundation’s Artists with Kids program, students have the opportunity to perform on the world-class stage at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and connect with and learn from professional musicians in the thriving Las Vegas arts community. During the 2022 Holiday Extravaganza concert, 250 CCSD students learned from working professionals [...]
The Public Education Foundation and Vegas Strong Resiliency Center announced scholarships to support those affected by the mass shooting on Oct. 1, 2017. High school or college students may apply for the Vegas Strong scholarships by Jan. 31. “We will always remember the strength and courage exhibited five years ago, and we remain committed to [...]
Improving Nevada’s educational system took center stage during the latest Vegas Thought Leadership Roundtable. The issue has long been one of the state’s most important and debatable topics, and panelists took it head on during a virtual session moderated by Felicia Ortiz, president of the Nevada State Board of Education. The roundtables are a collaboration with the [...]
The Public Education Foundation is accepting applications for more than $5 million in college scholarships. Current Clark County high school seniors and college students are invited to apply until Jan. 31. More than 900 scholarships are available. Read the full story in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Applications for hundreds of scholarships offered through the Public Education Foundation (PEF) are now open to current high school seniors and college students at thepef.org/scholarships. “Hundreds of generous donors within our community are making it possible for our students to pursue their post-secondary dreams,” said Rich Broome, CEO of the Public Education Foundation. “We applaud [...]