We celebrate rising results and the partners who make them possible, from sports teams and credit unions to trade unions and nonprofits. Real stories show how mentorship, career pathways, and measurable partnerships turn classrooms into career launchpads.

• Why community engagement drives student success
• Changing the narrative on public education performance
• What CCSD seeks in long-term partners
• Golden Knights’ year-round support and STEM tie-ins
• Credit union recognition, literacy, and educator spotlights
• Measuring impact with feedback and equity across schools
• JAG Nevada’s mentoring, leadership, and college-career skills
• Student voice on confidence, financial aid, and outreach
• Career Connections with trades and pre-apprenticeships
• Soft skills, certifications, and direct-to-work pipelines
• Open enrollment opportunities across all CCSD schools

Come to our schools, talk with our students and our staff, and we will find a place for you to help because in order to become the Destination District, we need everyone to champion our school communities

Clark County School District celebrates unprecedented academic achievement with 136 schools improving by at least one star rating on the 2024-25 Nevada School Performance Framework. Superintendent Jhone Ebert discusses this amazing growth with Assistant Superintendent Kristofer Huffman, who breaks down the NSPF ratings system and what drives student success.

Hear from principals whose schools made remarkable gains: Lene Thorsen-Peters (Sandy Miller Academy), Melonie Poster (Carroll Johnston STEM Academy), and Kim Gray (Darnell Marshall Elementary), whose school jumped from one to four stars. Spring Valley High School Principal Tara Powell and senior Emma Behrens share their five-star success story and inspiring "Can, period" philosophy. With 48 schools now holding five-star status, this episode reveals the collective effort behind CCSD's transformation

As the Destination District, CCSD is embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support how teachers teach and how students learn. In this episode, you’ll hear from district leaders, educators, and students about how AI is helping future-proof learning, giving teachers more time for connection, and giving students more timely feedback. 

Welcome to the first episode of the Destination District: A CCSD Podcast, a space where educators, students, and leaders share ideas that shape the future of our schools.

This episode explores four cornerstones of student success: pre-kindergarten, early literacy, middle school mathematics, and college and career readiness. Principals and program leaders highlight how strong foundations in reading and math lead to greater opportunities in high school and beyond.

Listeners will also hear directly from CCSD students about how specialized programs are preparing them for the workforce of tomorrow. Across every conversation, one theme shines through: collaboration at all levels to ensure every student is engaged, empowered, and ready to explore what’s next.