Back to school: Fresh tech and changing habits are transforming Southern Nevada’s classrooms

Paper and pencil has been replaced with Chromebooks, and robots have been enlisted to help students. [EVENTS]( & DRINK]( [CLICK HERE TO READ THE DIGITAL EDITION]( [CCSD ROLLING OUT PLAN TO RESTRICT STUDENT PHONE USE IN CLASS]( Students in grades 6-12 must place personal electronic devices in nonlocking, signal-blocking pouches during classroom instruction. [AI CAN POTENTIALLY HELP BOTH STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS, IF WE DO IT RIGHT]( The Nevada Association of School Administrators hosts professional learning workshops and conferences and has recently added focused courses on AI. [HOW TO GET KIDS INVOLVED IN MEAL PLANNING AND OTHER LUNCHBOX TIPS]( Health and nutrition coach Lisa Cheplak has worked with local schools and nonprofit organizations to show kids, teachers and parents how to grow their own gardens, cook healthy dishes and plan menus and meals. [What to do in Las Vegas this week (August 8-14, 2024 edition)]( JPEGMAFIA at House of Blues, Jane’s Addiction at BleauLive Theater, Sammy Hagar at MGM Grand Garden Arena and more in this week’s Superguide. [Koe Wetzel is ready to live it up onstage at Virgin Las Vegas]( Wetzel released “9 Lives” last month and then launched the Damn Near Normal tour in his home state on July 27, which he’ll bring to the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas this week. [Power plays: Vegas Theatre Company aims to transform local theater]( VTC’s artistic mission is to push the envelope beyond the bounds of storytelling. [Brand-new barbecue at Henderson’s Hog & Tradition melds favorite flavors]( The American barbecue joint with Dominican accents comes to the Valley from Salt Lake City, Utah. [Signal Lounge: Church of Bass Takeover | Friday, August 9th]( Tap into the underground and tune into Signal Lounge, an immersive art club experience inside The Wall. Get ready for another bass frenzy with the Church of Bass. Free entry all night with RSVP ticket.  [GET TICKETS]( [Goth & Glampire: Dystopia| Saturday, August 10th]( Prepare to be engulfed by the neon-drenched chaos of Goth & Glampire: Dystopia inside The Wall. The dance floor transforms into a sanctuary for those who find solace in the shadows, a place where reality dissolves into digital dreams fueled by electrifying music. In a world teetering on the brink, Goth & Glampire offers a night of unity, resilience, and a defiant celebration of the human spirit amidst the ruins of a futuristic wasteland.  [GET TICKETS]( [Boombox | Friday, August 16th]( Catch electronic rock duo BoomBox, brothers Zion Rock Godchaux and Kinsman MacKay, at The Wall. Founded in Muscle Shoals, AL in 2004, BoomBox blends heavy organic grooves, soulful beats, and smooth vocals into a unique sound. Experience their signature backbeat-driven style and special brotherly chemistry live. Don’t miss this electrifying performance!  [GET TICKETS](   DON'T MISS THIS: [GRAND OPENING!!]( Broken Yolk Cafe Downtown Las Vegas 201 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Suite 100 Monday, August 12 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM   Come and celebrate the Grand Opening of Broken Yolk Cafe Downtown Las Vegas! The first 100 guests when doors open at 7 a.m. will receive a Golden Pancake card, granting them free pancakes for a year. Enjoy mimosa flights, Bloody Marys, and more specialty cocktails, along with six signature benedicts, omelets, skillets, sandwiches, wraps, and burgers. Don’t miss out on griddle favorites like waffles, pancakes, and French toast for a dining experience that will leave you craving more!   PHOTO GALLERIES [2024 VEGAS INC ANGEL AWARDS]( [COX BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR AT MEADOWS MALL]( STAY CONNECTED: [Facebook](      [X](      [Instagram]( Greenspun Media Group | 2275 Corporate Circle Suite 300 | Henderson, NV 89074 US [Unsubscribe]( | [Update Profile]( | [Our Privacy Policy]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice](