Nevada State Education Association

"...the Nevada State Education Association pushed back against the legislation during the 2025 session saying the money is better served elsewhere — especially given that expanding film tax credits have a shoddy record in growing the economies of other states."

"Economists have largely downplayed the economic benefits of film tax credits, with programs in other states not providing much return on investment and even disinvestment over time."

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Schools Over Studios | Nevada State Education Association Oppose the Tinseltown Tax Cut: Hollywood Handouts Aren’t an Emergency.

If Hollywood is the emergency, then Nevada’s leaders have lost the plot. Just months after increasing education funding by only $2 per student, the Governor and #NVLeg want a Special Session to give $1.65 billion in public money to Hollywood executives Help us stop this economically debunked policy!

Humboldt County Support Staff Organization President Andrea Kelly took to Capitol Hill with the Coalition on Adult Basic Education! She joined advocates from across the country to meet with members of Congress and highlight how adult education is transforming lives and strengthening communities.

Teachers sue over Trump's immigration crackdown, saying students are staying home Labor unions representing educators and school employees are suing President Donald Trump's administration over its immigration crackdown.

“America’s classrooms must be safe and welcoming places of learning and discovery,” said Randi Weingarten, president of the AFT. Becky Pringle, president of NEA, said the Trump administration is creating fear and chaos and “our students, schools, and communities are paying the price.”

Release: Andrea Kelly Named 2025 NSEA ESP of the Year | Nevada State Education Association Sept 7, 2025 -- NSEA announced Andrea ("Annie") Kelly of the Humboldt County Support Staff Organization (HCSSO) as the 2025 NSEA Education Support Professional of the Year.

RELEASE: We are proud to announce that Andrea ("Annie") Kelly of the Humboldt County Support Staff Organization (HCSSO) is the 2025 NSEA Education Support Professional of the Year! Annie is an exceptional educator, union leader, and advocate whose dedication to students and members is unwavering.

Annie does not seek recognition, but her impact is undeniable. She embodies the very best of our profession while leading with compassion, courage, and purpose. #UnionStrong

Annie’s leadership goes far beyond policy. She dedicates evenings and weekends to ensure her students thrive, creating safe and inclusive classrooms where every child feels seen and capable of success. She builds strong connections, inspires colleagues, and grows union power through her leadership.

Annie is an exceptional educator and union leader whose advocacy is rooted in courage and conviction. She consistently champions issues that matter for students, members, and NSEA, from advancing #TimeFor20 and #PassThePlan, to fighting for PERS eligibility for ESPs throughout Nevada.

✨ This morning at the Nevada Rural Educators meeting, we proudly recognized Andrea (“Annie”) Kelly as the 2025 NSEA Education Support Professional of the Year! ✨

Aspiring Educators are on campus at the College of Southern Nevada this week, connecting with students and building momentum for a brand-new chapter in Southern Nevada. The future of our union is growing stronger every day! #UnionStrong

The performance accountability mechanism in SB460 sets up schools with high concentrations of poverty for failure by threatening probation, state takeover, & replacement of staff if they don’t meet performance benchmarks. Studies show an overwhelming correlation between low test scores and poverty.

Nevada's education overhaul sparks concern from all sides Governor Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 460 into law on Monday, marking what he described as a "landmark education bill." The 203-page bipartisan legislation r

"Critics argue that the bill could backfire. The Nevada State Education Association warns it could set up poor schools for failure"

As we said during Session, a bill of this magnitude, with far-reaching implications, demanded far more than one day to thoroughly analyze and understand...

Disney’s Marvel Abandons Georgia, Taking Livelihoods With It Tax incentives lured studios to help build the ‘Hollywood of the South,’ but now Marvel and others are going overseas for cheaper labor costs.

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Special session buzz reflects bipartisan agreement to neglect real problems • Nevada Current Democratic lawmakers are plotting with Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo to meet for a special legislative session where they will reanimate bills that died earlier this year, Lombardo said in an interview...

"One of the zombie measures, according to Lombardo, would give the California film industry hundreds of millions of public dollars that would otherwise go to Nevada education, health care, and other public services and programs"

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Education Department has a backlog of 27,000 complaints about student loans The department disclosed the pileup of complaints — an increase of about 11,000 since March — in a recent letter to Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

The Department of Education has more than 27,000 unresolved student loan complaints, leaving borrowers—including educators—with no answers and no relief. www.nbcnews.com/news/educati...

It was New Hire Day in Carson City and Lander County! We want to welcome our newest members! #UnionStrong

No vote on universal free meals from the democratic Assembly, but they did take the time to vote on a measure giving $1.65B in public money to Hollywood! #Priorities #NVLeg

“A measure introduced in the 2025 legislature to fund the universal school meal program for the next two years did not receive a vote.“

Over $100k in Washoe County school meal debt rolling over into new school year Over $100,000 in school meal debt in the Washoe County School District is carrying over into the new school year after the first year without universal free mea

“The universal free school meal program was in effect since the COVID-19 pandemic because of federal dollars. When federal funds dried up, state lawmakers in 2023 passed a bill to allocate $43 million to continue the program. Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) vetoed the measure…”

Education Department releases $5 billion to schools after monthlong hold The Department of Education announced Friday the release of more than $5 billion of funding to schools after an almost monthlong pause. At the beginning of July, the Trump administration paused the…

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"The Department of Education announced Friday the release of more than $5 billion of funding to schools after an almost monthlong pause."
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Lombardo's $2 increase to education funding is a de facto education cut. Meanwhile, his buddy trump makes back-to-school supplies more expensive for students, families, and educators.

Trump tariffs, inflation have some parents worried about back-to-school shopping costs This year, parents will pay more for back-to-school essentials such as pens, pencils and backpacks.

Trump tariffs, inflation have some parents worried about back-to-school shopping costs

I know I have high expectations for folks (shame on me), but it's wild that there was not a single mention of trump illegally freezing $61M in federal education funds during the Superintendent's or the President's Report. Seems like something worth mentioning since they last met, I don’t know.

We all know that Instead of passing the plan, the #NVLeg and Governor Lombardo delivered a $2 increase to per pupil funding. With that context, this Board should be the voice for students to ensure a high quality education.

This morning, NSEA spoke at the State Board of Education meeting. Item 10 relates to creating a policy agenda to guide its engagement with the #NVLeg. Nevada needs more aggressive voices to advocate for public education and the Board should adopt these policies. Be that voice students need.

"These programs aren’t luxuries, they are lifelines. For the last several years, I have worked in an after-school program at my elementary school. These programs help students strengthen their academic skills, develop socially and emotionally, and stay engaged in safe, enriching environments."

NSEA, which is the state affiliate of the @neatoday.bsky.social, pointed out that districts use the federal funds to pay for educator salaries, fulfill vendor contracts, purchase curriculum and technology, and support other essential needs.