Debbie Smith Career and Technical Academy in Reno is revolutionizing education with hands-on learning opportunities, thanks to a sales tax passed by voters in 2016. The academy, named after late Senator Debbie Smith, boasts state-of-the-art facilities and is part of a construction boom that has seen the Washoe County School District invest over one billion dollars in capital projects. However, the district now faces a budget deficit due to declining enrollment and is pausing new school construction, instead focusing on modernizing and upgrading existing campuses, particularly older schools in underserved communities.

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