common sense wrote on October 31, 2009 01:38 PM: http://www.npri.org/search/search_result.asp?search=nshe&x=0&y=0


Check out all the great articles found at the above link...basically, higher education in Nevada is not underfunded, but it is underperforming...because the people at the top are crooks and overpaid. There is no funding crisis. UNR, for instance, is in the TOP 25 NATIONALLY in amount paid instructor per student, yet in the mid 200's for six year graduation rate of students.

People in the NSHE system get paid way, way more than people in the private sector with similar jobs and qualifications. And they gets PERS, the pension system, which essentially means the state pays for two of each worthless jerkoff.

The well is dry, Rogers is a horses you know what, the UNLV law school is full of lesbians/commies who hate america (an I've got homosexuals friends, so don't bother with your bigot bating)and the system hires goons without beliefs or values to enforce those of the people at the top, and pays them very, very well to stay in line and be good little jack booted soldiers.

Now I'm done.

darrin wrote on November 17, 2008 09:33 PM: So, a note to those who say there is no good education in Las Vegas.

Look a little harder.

There are some great private schools here.

You will have to make some sacrifices, you know, like that nice new SUV on the driveway, but wouldn't that be worth it?

For those that don't have that SUV, check out financial aid that some schools provide.

darrin wrote on November 17, 2008 09:23 PM: simplefacts...

that's why I don't go to McDonalds any more.

Simplefacts wrote on November 17, 2008 09:02 PM: sorry about the spelling, I am tired.

More Money is not the cure for this education system! I was in a restaurant a couple of nights past when a family with 4 children, were seated next to us. The youngest made the biggest mess with her food, screamed at the top of her lungs and banged keys on the table. The oldest boy would crawl under the table on his hands and knees. This is typical in this state. NO PARENTAL CONTROL. When I went to school, everyone behaved and there was no kindergarten. If parents are going to have children, it is their responsibility to teach them the basics of drawing, coloring, talking, listening, manners and discipline. If they are not capable and the child needs additional services before attending the first grade, the parents should have to pay for them. The teachers could do their jobs more efficiently if the parents would be held responsible for making sure their children were ready to attend the first grade. The budget could be cut by 40% if this were done immediately. It would make a lot of sense to have an entrance exam for the first grade. If they are not qualified, have the parents send them to kindergarten.

Simplefacts wrote on November 17, 2008 08:55 PM: Public eduation needs money

More Monet is not the cure for this education system! I was in a restaurant a couple of nights past when family with 4 children were seated next to us. The youngest made to biggest mess with her food, screamed at the top of here lungs and banged keys on the table. The oldest boy would crawl under the table on his hands and knees. This is typical in this state. NO PARENTAL CONTROL. When I went to school, everyone behaved and the was no kindergarten. If parents are going to have children, it is their respondsibility to teach them the basics of drawing, coloring, talking, listening, manners and discipline. If they are not capable ad the child needs additional services before attending the first grade, the parents should have to pay fot them. The teachers could do their jobs more efficiently if the parents would be held responsible for making sure their children were ready to attend the first grade. The budget could be cut by 40% if this were done immediately.

odydog wrote on November 17, 2008 08:40 PM: Mr Rogers

Dony you understand "cut government spending?" You can hide your ideas here the sun does not shine adn I am not talking about your elbow. There is enough bloated salaries, excess of stupid courses and waste to cut the higher education budget in half. Lets start with stopping all courses that do not have sufficient attendance to support the cost of the course.

Raking it In wrote on November 17, 2008 06:33 PM: I'm glad most people in this town are uneducated. Made it very easy for me to move here and get a nice, cushy, well paying job....ordering the "locals" around. Keep up the GREAT work LV/NV public education system!

Common Sense (Cents) wrote on November 17, 2008 06:04 PM: Education does need a lot more funding in Nevada, but that money has to be spent wisely. And by the way, that $300 million that was returned to the taxpayers WAS a waste! We could have used that during this budget crunch! That was Senator Beers and Gov. Guinn's call-and both are out of office now-good riddance!

Public eduation needs money wrote on November 17, 2008 06:01 PM: Its not just higer education that needs more money, its k-12, too. If the parents of this state want a better life for their children, they need to factor in BOTH k-12 and higher education and LET THEIR REPRESENTATIVES KNOW THEY WANT MORE FUNDING! You don't recruit the best in any endeavor by refusing to offer top dollar. Aren't our kids worth it?

Mad as Heck wrote on November 17, 2008 05:56 PM: Why won't people in this state recognize the need to have a great education? The budget for education in Nevada is a pittance compared to what states like New York and California provide-and those schools have cured diseases, for crying outn loud! Do you people want to be sub-par forever? Get your priorities straight!

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