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PRESS RELEASE: Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School Marks its 25th Year with Launch of Innovative Initiative to Guide Students in Their Learning Journey

SNACS will implement the PLAY® Interactive Choice Boards, central to the Reno-based K-8 school model, starting in the 2024-25 school year Reno, NV – July 31, 2024—Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School (SNACS) is delighted to announce the launch of the. Read More

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Power of Choice & Personalized Learning in Education

Power of Choice & Personalized Learning in Education The days of one-size-fits-all education are long gone. How do we know? We’ve been empowering students in the Reno community for the past 25 years with choice and personalized learning at our. Read More

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Benefits of P.L.A.Y. Based Learning

Benefits of P.L.A.Y. Based Learning P.L.A.Y at Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School(SNACS) is POWERFUL! Promoting Learning and Accountability in Youth, also known as P.L.A.Y. is the academic model that sets us apart from the rest. Through play, we teach the. Read More

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Empowering Minds: STEAM at SNACS

This summer, Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School announced the launch of an innovative educational tool, PLAY® Interactive Choice Board Learning Management System. We can’t wait to get this new technology in the hands of our students this August. We recently. Read More

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Exploring Social Emotional Learning at SNACS

Exploring Social Emotional Learning at SNACS At Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is an integral part of the curriculum and school culture, designed to foster emotional intelligence, resilience, and interpersonal skills among students. Research has shown. Read More

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