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WNC instructor, recent graduate tell trustees Carson graduates often lack college‑level writing and research skills
CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT · December 10, 2025
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A Western Nevada College instructor and a recent Carson High graduate told the board they are seeing incoming students who lack expected foundational academic skills; the commenters urged partnership to address preparation and support.
Carson City — During the public‑comment period on Dec. 9, Kelsey Penrose, a new English instructor at Western Nevada College (WNC), and recent Carson High graduate Madison ("Maddie") Lauterbaugh told the board they have observed gaps in graduates’ readiness for college‑level coursework.
Penrose said…
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