September 29, 2026

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Schools and districts across the state are observing Nevada’s Week of Respect from Sept. 28-Oct. 2.    

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 Nevada student deserves to learn in a school where they feel safe, respected, and supported,” said Governor Joe Lombardo. “During the Week of Respect, we’re reminding students that speaking up, looking out for one another, and treating people with dignity are essential to building stronger schools and stronger communities.”   

Throughout the Week of Respect, Nevada schools are engaging in activities and highlighting 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.

“A safe, supportive school environment is fundamental to student learning,” said Dr. Victor Wakefield, Superintendent of Public Instruction. “Students do their best when they feel safe, respected, and valued in their school communities. During the Week of Respect, we reaffirm our shared responsibility to create learning environments free from bullying and fear, where every student can learn, grow, and succeed.”

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 2025-26 school year, there were 7,896 reported incidents of bullying, 863 reported incidents of cyberbullying, and 3,302 reported incidents of discrimination based on race in Nevada schools.   

These totals show a decline from the previous school year across all three categories.

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 for the student survey and nveducatorvoices.org for the staff surveys.

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.