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Education, Nevada Department of --
Access information ranging from statistics and reports to curriculum and standards.
Nevada BioHistory -- Learn about
significant milestones in the historical development of Nevada's biotechnology &
medical technology industry.
Nevada Parent Teachers Association (PTA)
-- The Nevada PTA's mission is to support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the
schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make
decisions affecting children; to assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and
protect their children; and to encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of
this nation.
Nevada Science Olympiad
-- The Science Olympiad is an international nonprofit organization devoted to improving the
quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition
for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. These goals are
accomplished through classroom activities, research, training workshops and the encouragement of
intramural, district, regional, state and national tournaments.
Fleischmann Planetarium &
Science Center -- The Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center in Reno offers a
planetarium, an exhibit hall with changing hands-on displays, and educational programs.
University of Nevada Outreach to
K-12 Database -- The University of Nevada, Reno takes pride in supporting the K-12 and
pre-school educational community in many ways. This Outreach to K-12 Database is designed to
provide easy and up-to-date access to the programs and services available from the
university.
University of Nevada
School of Medicine K-12 Outreach -- The School of Medicine works to give Nevada students in
grades K-12 opportunities to learn about careers in medicine and science. This includes information
for counselors and teachers, career information for high school students, and science camps for
middle school students.
If you are aware of a local k-12 educational resource
that we should include, please send us an e-mail to Suggestions@InfoResource.org
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