As LeAnn Putney and Connie Malin prepare for the fall opening of the their new Sunrise-area school Innovations International Charter School of Nevada, they are led by a simple motto -- "think globally, live locally."

Putney, director of research and development for the state-funded charter school, and Malin, chief education officer, said their goals for the K-12 Innovations International Charter School of Nevada will include serving students who are not yet fluent in English and instituting a global curriculum meant to teach students about other countries and cultures, as well as helping them develop a future career path through mentoring and career development programs.