Celebrations – New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org Your home for all things education in The Land of Enchantment Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:09:39 +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 Celebrations – New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org 32 32 202004729 $52 Million Grant to Expand Charter School Opportunities https://nmeducation.org/52-million-grant-to-expand-charter-school-opportunities/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5272 New Mexico's public charter schools are set to receive a $52 million grant over the next five years as part of the Charter Schools Program (CSP), funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This grant will support the establishment of nine new charter schools and the expansion of 17 existing ones in the state. The funding aims to address the growing demand for charter schools and enhance educational opportunities tailored to individual student needs. Public Charter Schools of New Mexico (PCSNM), under the leadership of Executive Director, Matt Pahl, expressed their commitment to transparent community engagement in the charter school development process. Pahl emphasized the importance of collaboration with school districts and the positive impact of charter schools on the state's education landscape. The grant is expected to significantly benefit New Mexico's students and communities.

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]]> 5272 Daniels Fund Scholarship: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders https://nmeducation.org/daniels-fund-scholarship-empowering-the-next-generation-of-leaders/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5230 The Daniels Fund Scholarship Program, founded by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels, is offering high school seniors in New Mexico an opportunity to pursue higher education without the burden of financial constraints. With over two decades of history, the program is currently accepting applications for the class of 2024, but the application deadline is looming, closing on October 15. Recipients of this scholarship receive not only financial support but also opportunities for personal and professional development, exemplified by success stories like recent graduate Eric Oquedo, who emphasizes the scholarship's transformative power.

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]]> 5230 Rising Leader Darren Paredes Shines on the National Stage https://nmeducation.org/rising-leader-darren-paredes-shines-on-the-national-stage/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5198 Darren Paredes, a junior at ASK Academy in Rio Rancho, has been selected as one of just ten students in the 2023-2024 class of Rising Leaders, a prestigious program designed to cultivate exceptional young advocates in civic participation, education advocacy, leadership, and public speaking, led by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. With his passion for education and international experiences fueling his drive, Paredes is on a mission to empower students and bridge the gap between his school, the students, and the community around them.

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]]> 5198 Three New Mexico schools earn Blue Ribbon status https://nmeducation.org/three-new-mexico-schools-earn-blue-ribbon-status/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:56:17 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4691 The New Mexico Public Education Department issued […]

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]]> 4691 Altura Preparatory charter’s innovation: teacher-specialists https://nmeducation.org/altura-preparatory-charters-innovation-teacher-specialists/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:24:07 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4679 At Altura Preparatory, teachers are given more time to thoroughly teach their subject area, providing students with a learning environment where each subject is taught with fidelity and dedication to student mastery.

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