From teacher shortages to lack of resources, the Clark County School District’s struggles are nothing new. 

The effort to fill teaching positions in our Clark County public schools continues.

Twenty years ago, Lushawn Threats started an elementary education program at the College of Southern Nevada — the first step in the Cheyenne High School graduate’s lifelong dream of becoming a teacher.

In an effort to combat the current teacher shortage in the valley, UNLV has created a program to get more teachers into schools throughout Clark County.

Faced with a shortage of teachers in the state's schools, the University of Nevada has created a bachelor's degree program for instructional aides and support staff.

Maria Romero has always wanted to be a teacher, but after her son was diagnosed with autism, her focus was on meeting his needs.

Staffing issues continue to plague the Clark County School District but there is a program at UNLV that is attempting to help fill the gap.

More than 30 support staff at the Clark County School District are on their way to becoming licensed teachers by the start of next school year.