Extended Learning Time – New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org Your home for all things education in The Land of Enchantment Tue, 26 Dec 2023 18:59:21 +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 Extended Learning Time – New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org 32 32 202004729 Debate Ignites Over New Mexico’s Proposed School Calendar Changes https://nmeducation.org/debate-ignites-over-new-mexicos-proposed-school-calendar-changes/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5343 A contentious debate has erupted in New Mexico as the state's Public Education Department (PED) proposes a standardized minimum of 180 instructional days per year for all schools, regardless of their weekly schedule. While rural districts, House Republicans, and education officials are divided in their support and opposition, critics argue that such decisions should remain local. The proposal, which aims to address low proficiency rates, has sparked a robust discussion about balancing standardization and local flexibility in school calendars.

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]]> 5343 APS Adjusts School Times, Middle and High Schools to Start Later https://nmeducation.org/aps-adjusts-school-times-middle-and-high-schools-to-start-later/ Wed, 03 May 2023 21:32:16 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4964 Albuquerque Public Schools will be starting later than originally expected for the 2023-2024 school year after a joint task force of APS administrators and teachers reviewed the impact of school start time on student mental health and productivity.

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]]> 4964 A New Calendar for a New School Year https://nmeducation.org/a-new-calendar-for-a-new-school-year/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4939 The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education listens as they hear from community members about the new school calendar. Every member of the board expressed their frustration with the calendar, explaining that they did not have enough time to make the calendar work after new legislation signed by the governor extended their school year. Key dates from the new calendar: Teachers return to school: July 31; First day of school for students: August 3; Last day of school: May 31; Last day (TOPS schools) of school: June 10.

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]]> 4939 Extended learning time bill headed to governor for signature https://nmeducation.org/extended-learning-time-bill-headed-to-governor-for-signature/ Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:51:25 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4896 All New Mexico students will spend more time in class beginning next school year, and some could spend additional days learning as well, under a bill passed 34-6 Tuesday by the State Senate.

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]]> 4896 First extended learning time bill passes two House committees https://nmeducation.org/first-extended-learning-time-bill-passes-two-house-committees/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:48:24 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4850 A bill that would change New Mexico’s high school graduation requirements and reduce the number of credits needed for a diploma passed its first committee this week.

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]]> 4850 Bernalillo schools make creative use of Extended Learning Time https://nmeducation.org/bernalillo-schools-make-creative-use-of-extended-learning-time/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:23:25 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4776 For 2022-23 the school year is being extended by five days. The additional five days will be used for parent and community engagement, holding community events on Saturdays and evenings to help parents learn more about what the schools are hoping to accomplish with their children, and how parents can work at home with their children to boost their learning.

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]]> 4776 Extended learning time participation drops, despite learning loss https://nmeducation.org/extended-learning-time-participation-drops-despite-learning-loss/ Sun, 31 Jul 2022 02:22:24 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4617 Despite ample evidence that the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in devastating levels of learning loss for large numbers of students, fewer schools are participating in two state-funded programs that lengthen the school year, and as a result many fewer students are benefitting from more instructional days.

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]]> 4617 Las Cruces Public Schools get creative with calendar https://nmeducation.org/las-cruces-public-schools-get-creative-with-calendar/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:44:33 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4547 Las Cruces Public Schools will start school in July and implement shorter breaks throughout the year, as well as adding 10 days to its school year.

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]]> 4547 9 more APS elementary schools sign onto Extended Learning Time https://nmeducation.org/9-more-aps-elementary-schools-sign-onto-extended-learning-time/ Fri, 06 May 2022 17:37:35 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4478 Nine additional high-poverty Albuquerque Public Schools elementary schools will extend their school days by 90 minutes and add 10 days to their calendars next school year, the district announced this week.

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]]> 4478 Debate over Extended Learning Time misses key points https://nmeducation.org/debate-over-extended-learning-time-misses-key-points/ Tue, 03 May 2022 22:40:52 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4473 In a perfect world, our students would be exposed to excellent instruction during the school year, setting them on track to grade level mastery and they would have summers filled with travel, high-quality learning experiences and cultural enrichment activities. But, this is simply not the reality for most New Mexico students.

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