Educator Quality – New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org Your home for all things education in The Land of Enchantment Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:03:18 +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 Educator Quality – New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org 32 32 202004729 Legislators Review Efforts to Combat Chronic Absenteeism https://nmeducation.org/legislators-review-efforts-to-combat-chronic-absenteeism/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:03:16 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5319 The State of New Mexico faces a chronic absenteeism crisis, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the passage of the “Attendance for Success Act” (AFSA) in 2019, schools struggled to combat high absenteeism rates, reaching 40 percent in the 2021-2022 school year. The AFSA introduced a tiered approach to address absenteeism, but challenges such as understaffed attendance offices and issues at home have prompted recommendations for increased investment in attendance staff and improved data collection.

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]]> 5319 National Council of Teacher Quality Advocates for Improved Teacher Workforce Data https://nmeducation.org/national-council-of-teacher-quality-advocates-for-improved-teacher-workforce-data/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5312 During a recent Legislative Education Study Committee, Shannon Houston from the National Council of Teacher Quality (NCTQ) highlighted the significant gaps in the state's teacher workforce data. Houston emphasized how these deficiencies hinder effective decision-making and policy formulation, stressing the need for improved data on teacher vacancies, reasons for leaving the profession, and future demands. She recommended identifying subject areas with shortages, analyzing teacher distribution, and enhancing teacher preparation programs, citing successful examples from other states and offering NCTQ's assistance to implement these changes.

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]]> 5312 Loma Linda’s Innovative Reteach and Enrich Model https://nmeducation.org/loma-lindas-innovative-reteach-and-enrich-model/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5155 Loma Linda Elementary School in Anthony, New Mexico, has gained recognition for its innovative approach to education. Honored by Teach Plus New Mexico, the school's "Reteach and Enrich" initiative helps teachers provide targeted instruction and interventions to students based on assessment data. This commitment to data-driven instruction, personalized learning, and a supportive environment has set Loma Linda apart as a transformative educational institution.

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]]> 5155 New Mexico Schools Showcase Innovative Strategies to Improve Student Results https://nmeducation.org/new-mexico-schools-showcase-innovative-strategies-to-improve-student-results/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5131 Teach Plus, a nonprofit focused on empowering educators, recently highlighted several New Mexico schools in a report for their innovative strategies to enhance student outcomes. This includes personalized learning, integration of technology, project-based learning, data-driven decision-making, and strong community involvement. The report showcased improved student outcomes and increased teacher retention rates due to these practices. Teach Plus celebrated these advancements at a July 14 event and urged educational leaders to embrace similar initiatives to elevate student success.

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]]> 5131 Some New Mexico Teacher Preparation Programs Show Promise in Reading Instruction, Reveals NCTQ Review https://nmeducation.org/some-nm-teacher-preperation-programs-show-promise-in-reading-instruction-reveals-nctq-review/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5110 A review conducted by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) evaluated teacher preparation programs in New Mexico and found some programs to be promising in the area of teaching effective reading instruction. The report assessed six undergraduate and two graduate programs, awarding points based on their effectiveness in teaching the five core components of scientifically based reading instructions. Western New Mexico University received an A+ in for both their undergraduate and graduate programs, , while Eastern New Mexico University earned an A. New Mexico Highlands University earned a B, and New Mexico State University received a B for its undergraduate program. Northern New Mexico College and the University of New Mexico received a D and an F, respectively. The study recommended that programs improve instruction on advanced reading skills and provide more hands-on experiences.

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]]> 5110 National expert: State’s move away from teacher licensing exams “deeply concerning” https://nmeducation.org/national-expert-states-move-away-from-teacher-licensing-exams-deeply-concerning/ Thu, 12 May 2022 19:31:55 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4487 The New Mexico Public Education Department’s recent decision to eliminate most licensure exams for aspiring teachers beginning July 1 is “deeply concerning” and flies in the face of best practice, says a leading national expert on teacher preparation.

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