Community Input – New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org Your home for all things education in The Land of Enchantment Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:55:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://nmeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/11-29-2021_NewMexico_NMEducationLogo_V1-08-150x150.png Community Input – New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org 32 32 202004729 Two APS Superintendent Candidates Remain as Public Forum Approaches https://nmeducation.org/two-aps-superintendent-candidates-remain-as-public-forum-approaches/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5409 Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) has selected Thomas Ahart and Gabriella Durán Blakey as the finalists for the superintendent position, following Mason Bellamy's withdrawal from consideration. The APS Board of Education made this decision after a series of interviews and community engagement efforts, aiming to fill the crucial role of leading the district's strategic plan and daily operations for over 140 schools. Public forums on January 30 will offer citizens an opportunity to interact with the finalists and gather valuable insights into their motivations and visions.

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]]> 5409 Albuquerque Public Schools Rallies Community in Superintendent Search https://nmeducation.org/albuquerque-public-schools-rallies-community-in-superintendent-search/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5300 Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is engaging the community in their search for a new superintendent to lead the "Emerging Better" strategic plan aimed at improving student outcomes. The process, emphasizing inclusivity and strategic planning, seeks input on desired leadership qualities for the next superintendent. Seeking additional comments from the community, APS has an ongoing survey that will end November 22.

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]]> 5300 Pursuit of Educational Equity: The Yazzie-Martinez Impact https://nmeducation.org/the-yazzie-martinez-impact/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 23:01:40 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5103 In 2018, Judge Sarah Singleton ruled that the State of New Mexico violated students' fundamental rights by not providing a sufficient public education as mandated by the state constitution. The court found that New Mexico students have a right to be college-and career-ready, but the state was not meeting this standard, particularly for economically disadvantaged students, English language learners, students with disabilities, and Native American students. The ruling led to ongoing efforts by the state to improve its education system, including increased funding, expanded pre-kindergarten programs, and addressing teacher shortages. Despite some progress, challenges remain, and advocacy groups continue to push for further improvements to ensure educational equity for all students in the state. 2023 marks the fifth anniversary of Yazzie-Martinez court ruling.

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]]> 5103 New Mexico Students Urgently Need Stronger Reading Curriculum https://nmeducation.org/new-mexico-students-urgently-need-stronger-reading-curriculum/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:15:20 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4921 Abigail Swisher, National Council on Teacher Quality

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]]> 4921 APS seeks community input as it charts new course https://nmeducation.org/aps-seeks-community-input-as-it-charts-new-course/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:37:26 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4752 The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education is convening a series of five community conversations beginning tonight, and what board members hear will provide important context as the district begins developing a new strategic plan.

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