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Clark County READS is a literacy initiative that provides books to students, classrooms and school libraries, as well as recruits and trains volunteer reading tutors to work with struggling readers.  Clark County READS’ programs include Reading Is Fundamental, Reach Out and Read, Reading Partner, Library Enhancement, Book Re-Use and Boots Up for Reading. 

The Teacher EXCHANGE™ is a re-use resource center for Southern Nevada’s public school teachers.  Donations of new and re-usable materials, supplies, surplus materials, computers and office equipment are collected from community businesses and individuals and provided free-of-charge to teachers to enhance classroom instruction.

Scholarships provide students the opportunity to pursue higher educational goals and in many cases make college and university experience accessible to students who might not otherwise dream of a college education.  Through donor-funded scholarship funds, the Foundation awarded more than $600,000 to Clark County public high school seniors in 2006. 

The Grant Program offers teachers and administrators grants to implement best practices or test new teaching methodologies.  More than $2.5 million in grants have been distributed by the Foundation to schools and classrooms throughout Southern Nevada.

Equity Grants have been established to “level the playing field” for at-risk children who may not be receiving many of the enrichment opportunities afforded other students.

Impact Grants fund new and innovative student-based projects and/or best practices that demonstrate measurable results and can be replicated by other schools.

Teacher to Teacher Grants provide an incentive for teachers to strengthen their skills and broaden their knowledge of teaching methods in the areas of mathematics and science.

Counselor to Counselor Grants provide funds for Clark County School District counselors to develop creative and innovative programs or services in their schools.

Shakespeare in the Schools
This educational-outreach program has been bringing Shakespeare to the teachers students of Clark County for 16 years. It begins with a teachers' in-service in the spring, followed by on-site student workshops in the fall. The program's highlight is a free student matinee performed at the Henderson Pavilion. All activities feature professional theater companies and are offered free to the participating schools.

The WorldWide Learning Connection is an international online community currently being developed to promote global understanding and provide students and teachers with real life opportunities to learn about cultural similarities and to celebrate diversity. 

Leadership Institute  The Foundation recognizes that strong and effective leaders in education are critical to improving student achievement.  In collaboration with education and business leaders, The Foundation is establishing a leadership development center to ensure that principals, central office administrators and superintendents are equipped to face the challenges of leading our public schools.

Project SMILE provides students who are not eligible for any other dental assistance with critical treatment for dental problems that interfere with learning.

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