Albuquerque Public Schools
Recent News About Albuquerque Public Schools
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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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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 (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 (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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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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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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Job seekers turned out with resumes in hand, looking to impress at the recent Albuquerque Public Schools Job Fair.
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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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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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Albuquerque Public Schools partnered with Silver Leaf Farms in Corrales to provide a year-round treat for students.
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The absentee rate among students continues to rise in New Mexico forcing the state’s Public Education Department to act.
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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 have established a donation site to collect a wide variety of necessities to help students in need.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Albuquerque Public Schools' Board of Education has four open seats coming up, but none of the incumbents plan a push for re-election.