The Nevada Department of Education (NDE or Department) prepares an annual appraisal of its efforts each year to lead, guide, and support the success of public pre-K-12 education in Nevada. This yearly appraisal is based upon NDE’s State Plan for the Improvement of Pupils (STIP), which identifies the Department’s vision and goals for student and educator outcomes. The intent of this report is to inform state policymakers’ efforts to promote academic excellence and educational equity in public schools. In recent years, this report has aimed to shed light on how — and how well — the PupilCentered Funding Plan is contributing to improved services and support for student educational progress. Because everything is understood in context, some preliminary remarks will provide useful and necessary backdrop for the report that is enclosed.