Why Are So Many Students Graduating Without Mastering Core Skills? In the Clark County School District (CCSD), Nevada’s largest and the fifth-largest school district in the United States, more than 81% of high school students graduate on time each year. On the surface, this seems like a sign of success—evidence that the system is workingContinue reading “Graduation vs. Proficiency: The Hidden Gap in American Education”
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從大麻稅到課堂座位：CCSD 總監 Jhone Ebert 在 IndyTalks 的教育答卷
【拉斯維加斯訊】2025 年 9 月 22 日晚，在新落成的 Fontainebleau 酒店會議廳內，數百名社區成員、教育工作者與媒體代表齊聚一堂，參加由 The Nevada Independent 主辦的 IndyTalks: Nevada Education Discussion。 主角是克拉克縣學區（CCSD）總監 Jhone Ebert——這位曾任內華達州教育總監、今年初正式接任全美第五大校區掌舵人的教育官員。克拉克縣學區轄下學生超過 30萬名，是美國西南教育的風向標。 這場公開座談會歷時逾 70 分鐘，涵蓋了大麻稅收流向、教師空缺、疫情後學習缺口、教師言論自由與校園安全、移民執法陰影、學區財務與稅改呼聲、學生缺勤與教學方式、以及如何重建社區信任等關鍵議題。
From Marijuana Taxes to Classroom Seats: CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert’s Education Agenda at IndyTalks
[Las Vegas] – On the evening of September 22, 2025, hundreds of community members, educators, and reporters gathered in the newly opened Fontainebleau conference hall for IndyTalks: Nevada Education Discussion, hosted by The Nevada Independent. At the center of the event was Clark County School District (CCSD) Superintendent Jhone Ebert — formerly Nevada’s state superintendentContinue reading “From Marijuana Taxes to Classroom Seats: CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert’s Education Agenda at IndyTalks”
電費新算法，誰來承擔「尖峰時段」的代價？
—— 從NV Energy新計費方式與「綠鏈計畫」談拉斯維加斯社區的隱憂 文｜一呼 新制度上路：尖峰用電決定帳單 內華達州主要電力供應商 NV Energy 日前宣布，將在南內華達地區實行全新的電費計算方式：不再依據家庭或商戶的「總用電量」，而是依據「單一時段內的最高用電需求」收費。 簡單來說，你一整個月可能都很節省，但只要某一天、某一個小時同時開了冷氣、烤箱、洗衣機，這個「尖峰用電」就可能決定當月帳單。 與此同時，州監管機構批准了耗資龐大的「綠鏈（Greenlink）」工程建設成本。該計畫旨在強化內華達州南北電網的連結，提升清潔能源傳輸能力。對未來而言或許是利多，但現實是：建設成本最終會轉嫁到電費上，由消費者埋單。
Who Bears the Cost of Peak-Hour Power?
— NV Energy’s New Billing System and the Community Concerns Behind the Greenlink Project By｜One Voice A New System: Bills Determined by Peak Usage NV Energy, the state’s largest utility, recently announced a major change to its billing practices in Southern Nevada. Instead of charging customers based on their total monthly electricity use, the companyContinue reading “Who Bears the Cost of Peak-Hour Power?”
2025 年以来的社安新政：你需要立刻准备些什么？
2025 年川普政府重新上台后，美国社会安全局（SSA）推出了一系列新政策。这些变化既涉及社安金的发放方式，也涵盖身份验证、账户登录、福利计算等多个环节。很多人平时对这些细节并不上心，直到出现支票收不到、账户被冻结或福利减少，才发现问题严重。为了避免这种情况，有必要把今年的新规梳理清楚，让每一个领取人心里有数。
Social Security Policy Changes Since 2025: What You Need to Do Right Now
Since former President Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has rolled out a series of new policies. These changes affect how benefits are paid, how identities are verified, how online accounts are accessed, and how retirement and disability benefits are calculated. Many recipients don’t usually pay attentionContinue reading “Social Security Policy Changes Since 2025: What You Need to Do Right Now”
在中国领取美国社安金：旅居者与遗属福利指南
为什么要关注这个问题？ 很多美国公民在退休后选择到海外安居，中国因文化、家庭和生活成本等原因，成为不少人回流或定居的首选。同时，也有不少美国公民的中国籍配偶，因丧偶而成为遗属福利（Survivor Benefits）的领取人。一个现实问题随之出现：人在中国，还能顺利领取美国社安金吗？答案是：可以，但需要做好一些手续上的准备。
Claiming U.S. Social Security Benefits in China: A Guide for Retirees and Survivors
Why Does This Matter? Many U.S. citizens choose to retire abroad. For cultural, family, and cost-of-living reasons, China has become a preferred destination for some. At the same time, many Chinese spouses of U.S. citizens may qualify as survivors entitled to Social Security benefits. A practical question arises: Can you still receive U.S. Social SecurityContinue reading “Claiming U.S. Social Security Benefits in China: A Guide for Retirees and Survivors”
SSI 为何会被减额？——解读“实物支持与供养”规则
在美国，补充保障收入（SSI，Supplemental Security Income） 为许多符合条件的老人和需要额外支持的人士提供了重要的生活帮助。然而，有些人发现，自己和别人住在一起或有人帮忙提供食宿后，SSI 每月领到的钱变少了。这就是所谓的“实物支持与供养规则”（In-Kind Support and Maintenance，简称 ISM）在发挥作用。
