Las Vegas, NV March 03, 2026
Today, Governor Joe Lombardo and State Superintendent Dr. Victor Wakefield visited Arturo Cambeiro Elementary to celebrate Nevada Reading Week. Governor Lombardo and Superintendent Wakefield both spent time reading to classrooms to emphasize the importance of building strong reading foundations in young Nevadans.
“When it comes to educating the next generation of Nevadans, we cannot overlook the importance of reading,” said Governor Lombardo. “Nevada Reading Week gives us the opportunity to inspire our students and celebrate the educators dedicated to nurturing a lifelong love of reading.”
“Nevada Reading Week is not just about strengthening literacy skills,” said Superintendent Dr. Victor Wakefield. “Inspiring students to read fuels their imagination, builds their confidence, and sets them up for success in the classroom and beyond.”
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This year’s Nevada Reading Week proclamation follows Governor Lombardo’s track record of undertaking initiatives to improve childhood literacy, most notably by reinstating accountability measures for the Read by Grade 3 program and expanding Early Childhood Literacy Program Grants with the Nevada Department of Education.
“Since taking office, my administration has been committed to ensuring that moments like today are happening every day in strong, stable, and fully supported classrooms across Nevada,” continued Governor Lombardo. “We’ve made historic investments in education, secured permanent pay raises for teachers, and engaged families and communities on educational outcomes. Already, you’re starting to see this work pay off.”
In 2025, Governor Lombardo took additional steps to improve educational results for Nevada’s students through legislation that enhances accountability, addresses underperforming school districts, and expands public school choice through open zoning.
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