The number of UNLV education graduates and alumni hired by the Clark County School District has increased by 30 percent in the past four years, according to the results of a recent survey.

And at the same time, the total hire rate for UNLV's College of Education graduates has increased 32 percent. This number includes a handful of students who accepted teaching positions outside the school district.

"These figures are very good news," said John Readence, dean of UNLV's College of Education. "They show that we are making significant strides in our goal of helping the Clark County School District fill its need for top-quality teachers."

The survey conducted by UNLV's office of career services shows that the number of new UNLV education graduates offered jobs by the school district increased to 235 in 1996-97 from 190 in 1993-94. Over the same period of time, the number of UNLV alumni offered school district jobs, increased to 241 from 144.

According to the survey, as of the 1996-97 academic year, UNLV was able to supply more than 34 percent of the 1,400 new teachers hired by the school district.

Fourteen Education College graduates and alumni were hired outside the school district during 1995-96, while 12 were hired the following year. Statistics for the previous two years were not available in this category.

"We will continue to work hand in hand with the school district to meet the needs of our rapidly growing community," Readence said. "Producing greater numbers of skilled educators to teach our children benefits us all."

For additional information, contact Readence at 895-3375.