Southern Nevada Writing Project Hosts 5th Annual Writing Camp

The Southern Nevada Writing Project will host its 5th annual Writing Camp/Workshops for students in Southern Nevada grades 1-12.  The Summer Youth Writing Camps are designed for students of all writing skill levels, and especially those who love writing.  The program gives these students an opportunity to learn new writing styles from experienced SNWP Teacher Consultants who have a passion for teaching writing.

The Writing Camp/Workshops will be held from August 4th through August 15th, 2014.

Partial tuition assistance and discounts are available.  For further information and to register online, visit: snwp.org

This is a wonderful opportunity for students in Southern Nevada to develop a passion for writing.

Professor in Dept. of Teaching and Learning Publishes New Edition of Text

Dr. Howard Gordon, Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, has published the fourth edition of his text, The History and Growth of Career and Technical Education in America.

This edition features comprehensive background and research on such topics as evolving employer expectations, special-needs populations, land-grant institutions, teacher shortages and alternative certification, CTSOs, and an historical overview of influential leaders and their impact on career and technical education curriculum development. Pre-service teachers as well as experienced career and technical education teachers will appreciate this well-documented road map of Career and Technical Education.

In addition, Dr. Gordon was featured in a podcast on WOSU Public Media.  He discussed his knowledge on Vocational Education in relation to Ohio state, and its governor's proposal to start vocational training with students as young as 12 years old.  To listen to Dr. Gordon's discussion, follow this link: 

http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/vocational-education-its-history-and-future/