Albuquerque Public Schools
Recent News About Albuquerque Public Schools
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Albuquerque Public Schools commemorates the launch of new strategic plan
Albuquerque Public Schools officials announced on Sept. 1 that their five-year Emerging Stronger strategic plan was introduced to students, families, educators and community leaders, according to a press release. The plan's formal launch took place during a community celebration dinner at Albuquerque High, attended by approximately 200 individuals, followed by a summit at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center which drew around 160 participants.
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Albuquerque PTAs recognized for work to create 'an environment where families feel welcomed, included and empowered to support their child’s success and where students feel safe, supported and ready to learn'
On Aug. 10, Albuquerque Public Schools announced that the Chaparral Elementary PTA has received national recognition for its dedicated efforts to foster strong family-school partnerships. According to a press release, the Chaparral Elementary PTA was one of three groups nationally chosen by the National PTA to receive the prestigious Phoebe Apperson Hearst Family-School Partnership Award of Merit, highlighting their exceptional commitment.
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Albuquerque Public Schools taking measures to cool schools
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) has released its proactive measures to cool schools during a major heat wave, according to a press release.
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Albuquerque Public Schools announces teacher union agreements
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) disclosed on Aug. 2 that the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education has endorsed agreements with the teacher union, alongside the unions representing food and nutrition services workers and maintenance and operations employees. The Albuquerque Teachers Federation agreement, encompassing over 6,200 educators, has been approved for a duration of two school years, according to a press release by APS.
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Dufay on school HVAC systems: 'Because most APS schools were built 50 or more years ago, most schools have evaporative coolers'
Albuquerque Public Schools has released its proactive measures to cool schools during a major heat wave, according to a press release.
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Nonprofit founder: 'The children in the McKinney-Vento Title I Program are going to be able to photograph their dreams'
Pictures of Hope, a nationwide program, is now in Albuquerque helping students in the McKinney-Vento Program, many of them from low-income families, KOB reported.
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APS looks to fill 700 jobs before students return for fall session
Job seekers turned out with resumes in hand, looking to impress at the recent Albuquerque Public Schools Job Fair.
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Albuquerque school board seeks ways to make more students ready for college, careers
The Albuquerque Public Schools' Board of Education is researching ways to ensure students of all income levels and ethnicity receive the programs and services needed to be college and career ready.
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APS students organize esports tournament: 'All teams can play, no matter what age level'
The first official esports tournament in the state was held recently at the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) Berna Facio Professional Development Center.
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APS executive director on Silver Leaf Farms partnership: 'Silver Leaf has given us a great opportunity to have fresh salad greens'
Albuquerque Public Schools partnered with Silver Leaf Farms in Corrales to provide a year-round treat for students.
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School districts address rise in 'chronic absentee rate'
The absentee rate among students continues to rise in New Mexico forcing the state’s Public Education Department to act.
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Students to learn protocols for dealing with intruders 'in a world that can be scary and unkind'
In the wake of school shootings across the U.S., middle and high school students in Albuquerque are learning protocols for dealing with intruders who intend to do harm.
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Albuquerque Public Schools seeks donations from clothes to crayons for students in need
Albuquerque Public Schools have established a donation site to collect a wide variety of necessities to help students in need.
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Retired New Mexico teachers return to schools: 'They are ready to ... walk into that classroom'
The New Mexico Public Education Department launched a program to hire retired teachers in order to address teacher shortages across the state.
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Albuquerque schools talk safety measures following Texas school shooting
Teachers in the metro Albuquerque area schools are taking additional safety measures following the fatal shooting in Uvalde, Texas, last week that resulted in the deaths of 21 people.
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Video shows car hitting APS school bus with students aboard in February: 'The force of the crash caused the school bus to roll'
An Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) bus flipped on its side in late February when a street racer collided with its back wheel, sending several children to the hospital.
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Mental health experts say metro violence is negatively impacting Albuquerque youth: 'They’re acting out and aggressive'
Health experts in Albuquerque say that rising levels of violent crime are having an effect on the mental health of youths.
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Albuquerque schools see large drop in enrollment during pandemic
Enrollment in Albuquerque Public Schools has been declining annually for several years. But an annual loss of about 2,000 students due to various circumstances more than doubled during the pandemic, creating a $17.5 million budget shortfall that must be addressed.
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'We've continued to be attacked': Cybersecurity team continues upgrades, development on affected Albuquerque Public Schools systems
Law enforcement continues to investigate a recent cyberattack on Albuquerque Public Schools that put students out of school for two days as a cybersecurity team battles further attacks to get the affected systems back on track.
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'New blood, fresh faces': 4 incumbents for soon-to-be open APS Board of Education seats pass on re-election bids
The Albuquerque Public Schools' Board of Education has four open seats coming up, but none of the incumbents plan a push for re-election.