As a Clark County School District (CCSD) teacher and parent, State Assembly candidate Vinny Spotleson believes that true school safety starts with addressing student well-being. In a conversation with CCSD School Social Worker Sarah Garcia, Vinny highlights the critical role mental health services play in building safe, supportive learning environments: Creating Supportive Environments: Proper mental… Continue reading Mental Health Creates School Safety
Category: Education
Edu 4 – Classroom Size
The fourth interview in our series focuses on the classroom sizes in high schools and middle schools. In this interview with Clark County educators, Vinny examines the impact of high student-to-teacher ratios and recent budget cuts on daily instruction and individual student support. High Student-to-Teacher Ratios: Teachers share that their average class sizes range from… Continue reading Edu 4 – Classroom Size
Edu 3 – Counseling
The third interview in our video series focuses on counselors, student mental health, and social media use. In this interview with Clark County high school counselors, Vinny explores the intersection of student mental health, campus safety, and the growing impact of digital distractions in local schools. Frontline Perspectives: Vinny sits down with CCSD high school… Continue reading Edu 3 – Counseling
Edu Interviews 2 – Special education
The second video in our interview series focused on improving special education services here in Nevada. In this interview with a veteran Clark County educator, Vinny explores the critical needs within special education and shares his perspective as a teacher and parent on how state funding can directly improve classroom outcomes. Frontline Insights: Vinny interviews… Continue reading Edu Interviews 2 – Special education
Education Interviews Part 1
In a series of interviews with Clark County educators, Vinny shares his perspective as a high school history teacher and parent on the practical policy changes needed to support students and teachers in Nevada classrooms. Investing in STEM & Extracurriculars: The interviews highlight the need for the Nevada Legislature to expand funding for specialized STEM… Continue reading Education Interviews Part 1