lbuquerque Public Schools – New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org Your home for all things education in The Land of Enchantment Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:07:10 +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 lbuquerque Public Schools – New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org 32 32 202004729 APS Board Approves East Mountain High’s Pivotal Expansion https://nmeducation.org/aps-board-approves-east-mountain-highs-pivotal-expansion/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5289 In a recent Albuquerque Public Schools Board meeting, a heated debate ensued over the proposed expansion of East Mountain High School to include middle school students. Board Member Courtney Jackson strongly supported the expansion, highlighting the school's success, particularly among Hispanic students, while member Josefina Dominguez raised concerns about the impact on other schools, citing limited public resources. The board ultimately voted 5-2 in favor of the expansion, alongside the unanimous approval of contracts for three other charter schools, reinforcing a robust charter school presence in the district.

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APS Sets Community Meetings, Launches Survey in Superintendent Search https://nmeducation.org/aps-sets-community-meetings-launches-survey-in-superintendent-search/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5281 Albuquerque Public Schools is on the hunt for a new Superintendent as Scott Elder's contract ends on June 30, 2024. They've teamed up with McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C. to find a leader for their 70,000-student district. The role offers a salary of $245,000 to $325,000, with applications closing on December 12, 2023. Interviews and selection will occur in early 2024, with the start date by July 1, 2024. APS emphasizes community involvement in this process, opening an online survey and hosting two meetings in November to gather public input on their future Superintendent.

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