Archive for Washoe County School District
Before he got a B in history, he was taught how to brush his teeth . Why Zach Hanham is among the thousands of Washoe County students with a disability who don’t graduate.
When Zach Hanham was a high school freshman, he sat in a classroom as a teacher explained tooth brushing. Back and forth. Up and down. “I really wanted to be part of high school,” said the now 19-year-old who dreamed of the typical teen experience. “I already knew how to…
“Mom made sign for her daughter who can’t talk”
In 2014, Brenda Donahue spoke to the Reno Gazette-Journal about how her daughter was being abused at school. Her story is part of an investigation into Washoe County’s special education system. To watch the video click here
School district: Principals to be responsible for success of students with disabilities
The Washoe County School District will hold principals accountable for how children with disabilities are educated as part of sweeping changes to its special education department. The new accountability measures follow years of low graduation rates for students with disabilities, threats of sanctions … Click here to continue reading this article
Here’s who’s running special education in Washoe County
The changes have been many for special education in Washoe County School District over the past year. Those changes started when Superintendent Traci Davis replaced the leaders of Washoe’s special education system. Those now in charge – …. Click here to read more
RGJ Investigates: Washoe is struggling to educate its students with disabilities
April Heide stacks large wooden blocks, laughing as she knocks them down at Huffaker Elementary School in Reno. Her mother walks in the classroom, but April pretends to ignore her. Acknowledging mom means she might have to leave. She goes back to playing, excited … Click Here to read the whole story.