2007 The NQE board of directors spent much of 2007 testifying before Interim Legislative Committees and during the 74th Legislative Session. The legislative alert system kept the people of Nevada connected and up to date allowing them to actively participate.
Several trips were made to Carson City, Reno, Pahrump and Douglas Counties visiting schools, making presentations and testifying before legislative committees. Traveling the state in order to learn the intricacies of all 17 Nevada school districts is very important to the Board of Directors. We hope to visit the rest of the state between sessions.
NQE was the primary sponsor of Improve Education Week in Carson City. An education rally was held in the capitol mall March 12, 2007 where over 200 people gathered in support of education. NQE President, Donna Hoffman-Anspach was the master of ceremonies. Also represented were the Nevada Women’s Lobby, Nevada PTA and The American Association of University Women. Assemblywomen Parnell and Smith also addressed the group highlighting key education legislation occurring that week.
Mary Jo Parise-Malloy appeared several times on Face to Face with Jon Ralston and KNPR discussing empowerment schools, teacher shortage, the legislative session, the Education First Initiative and the budget crisis.
|
|