September 22, 2025

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Schools and districts across the state will observe Nevada’s Week of Respect from Sept. 29-Oct. 3.

Under NRS 236.073, the Governor proclaims the first week in October each year as the “Week of Respect.”

This annual observance – which coincides with the start of National Bullying Prevention Month – highlights efforts to prevent and address bullying, cyberbullying, and discrimination, and to create safe and respectful learning environments.

“Every student, teacher, and employee deserves a safe learning environment free from bullying,” said Governor Joe Lombardo. “I have passed laws that provide both perpetrators and victims of bullying with the resources and counseling they need. Additionally, I have empowered teachers with the authority to hold bullies accountable to keep their classrooms safe.”

Throughout the Week of Respect, Nevada schools will engage in activities and highlight initiatives to prevent, identify, and report incidents of bullying, cyberbullying or discrimination.

These activities and initiatives aim to foster a culture of mutual respect and inclusion among students and staff.

“The Week of Respect highlights the importance of ensuring that students, educators, and staff are safe and supported at school,” said Dr. Steve Canavero, Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction. “We encourage schools across Nevada to join us in participating in this initiative.”

The Nevada Department of Education’s Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment supports educators, students, and families to ensure all students and adults learn and work together in safe environments.

During the 2023-24 school year, there were 10,195 reported incidents of bullying, 1,140 of cyberbullying, and 3,359 of discrimination based on race in Nevada schools.

One of the programs that facilitates safe school environments is SafeVoice, an anonymous reporting system established in 2017 that empowers individuals to report threats to safety.

Another initiative is the Nevada School Climate and Social Emotional Learning Surveys, administered each fall to students and school staff across the state.

The survey measures perceptions of key aspects of school climate, including physical and emotional safety, relationships, and cultural and linguistic competence, as well as social and emotional competencies.

School leaders utilize survey data to assess and improve school climate as part of the school improvement planning process. Results are available for the public to view at nevadaschoolclimate.org.

Visit our Week of Respect page for more information.

About the Nevada Department of Education

The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) leads and collaborates with Nevada’s 17 school districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to advance educational equity Statewide. With offices in Carson City and Las Vegas, NDE oversees all pre-K-12 education in the State, working to achieve its mission to improve student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence. Under the leadership of the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, NDE impacts the achievement of nearly half a million children and 30,000 educators. Learn more at https://doe.nv.gov/ and join us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.