These isolated islands offer one of the best representations of the Earth's geologic and biologic forces. Students explored such questions as the role of volcanoes in the origin and distribution of life on Earth, and how Hawaii's unique climate gave rise to a unique biology. Amrita Ramanan, a sophomore at Green Valley High School, endured a highly selective process to be chosen one of only a handful of student argonauts from across the country. Past expeditions have taken students to coral reefs off Belize, the jungles of Peru and hydrothermal vents off Baja California. Next year's expedition will take students to the Arctic.
Achievement is the focus of the plan.
There is no point to any of our actions if in the end it doesn't result in improved student achievement. The reorganization creates what Garcia calls the Clark County School District Service Provider Network. The backbone of this network is five newly created regions that will be responsible for K-12 education, including elementary, secondary and alternative education, within those regions. This new structure facilitates the three As of achievement, access and accountability. The plan will enhance achievement by giving administrators the authority to plan, implement and evaluate the total instructional program designed to meet the specific needs of students in that region.