How to really appreciate Nevada’s teachers

By: Rachel Croft

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: May 12, 2026

Words: 838

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week, when educators receive kind emails, catered lunches, and handwritten notes from students. Teachers treasure those gestures because they come from the heart.

But if Nevada truly wants to appreciate teachers, appreciation cannot stop at coffee mugs and thank you cards. Appreciation must show up in policy, funding, and priorities.

This year, Gov. Joe Lombardo sent educators a letter highlighting what he believes his administration has accomplished for public …

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