Rocio Hernandez is a Membership Manager for The Nevada Independent and Sparks Tribune. With a focus on local news in Nevada, Rocio covers a wide range of topics including education, community events, and local government. Her work has appeared in various publications such as KSAT and Elko Daily Free Press, showcasing her dedication to providing informative and engaging stories to her readers.
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Rocio Hernandez's coverage focuses mainly on local education and government-related news, particularly in Nevada. She covers topics like teacher pay, school district policies, student-run businesses, agriculture programs at schools, and events within the educational system.
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Saturday marks the start of in-person early voting — a method that, along with universal mail voting, vastly expands the window of opportunity for Nevadans to cast their ballot and has been newly embraced even on the conservative end of the political spectrum.
By: Rocio Hernandez
Regardless of the outcomes of the general election, the Clark County School Board will look markedly different next year — there will be at least three new trustees joining the 11-member board after three elected incumbents decided not to run again.
By: Rocio Hernandez
The first-ever student member of the State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA)’s governing board is looking to bridge the gap between students and charter school leaders.
By: Rocio Hernandez
Although the new K-12 education funding formula that Nevada adopted five years ago significantly overhauled how state money flows down to public schools, school funding is still well below what experts think is needed to ensure good outcomes.
By: Rocio Hernandez
Students stand in line after getting book from a Book Bus at Red Rock Elementary. Jeff Scheid/The Nevada Independent
School officials say the classes are beneficial for newcomer students from Spanish-speaking countries and others trying to master Spanish.
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The elections marks a new era for the Clark County School Board, which will gain as many as four new trustees, including two tied to the controversial group.
It’s a tradition going back about 20 years at the magnet school that offers programs such as biomedicine and computer science, but no sports.
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