New Mexico Public Education Department
Recent News About New Mexico Public Education Department
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'New Mexico Cares' portal focuses on bringing students 'some emotional safety and comfort' through social emotional learning
The mental well-being of students is the focal point of a new online portal that the New Mexico Public Education Department launched earlier this month.
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Rio Rancho schools to offer reward money for information regarding TikTok challenge: 'It has certainly plagued our district'
In a unanimous vote cast Tuesday, the Rio Rancho school board is offering $2,500 for any information regarding students causing property damage through a viral TikTok challenge.
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New Mexico Public Education Department hasn't yet seen a district meet COVID-19 testing goals
Parents are being asked to sign their children up for COVID-19 testing with the New Mexico Public Education Department but the school system is not getting the numbers they expected.
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Lujan Grisham's focus 'to keep our kids safe and keep our kids learning' as New Mexico school mask mandate extended, testing options expanded
As the number of new COVID-19 cases decreases statewide, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said her administration is focused on ensuring schools can remain open safely.
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Home of embezzler who committed 'one of the largest public frauds against New Mexico schools' on market for $1.8 million
A multi-million dollar home that was once owned by a man convicted of embezzling funds from New Mexico schools is up for sale to help cover the restitution he owes to the state.
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'Boom, a change': NMPED recommends masking up for outdoor sports
Residents across New Mexico faced confusion over masking requirements for high school athletes involved in outdoor sports, KTSM reported.
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New Mexico schools to focus on enhanced COVID-19 safety practices in lieu of school closures, maintain in-person learning 'as long as possible'
New Mexico schools will focus on implementing enhanced COVID-19 safety measures for Rapid Response protocols in lieu of requiring schools to close.
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*Torrance County commissioners pass resolution to protect local school boards from 'misinterpretation of statutes' by NMPED
The Torrance County Commission has adopted legislation aimed at protecting local municipal school district boards of education by instituting state statutes that put powers such as "developing educational policies for school districts and overseeing budgeting and procurement” squarely back in the boards hands without fear of interference from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED).
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NMPED mandates COVID-19 testing for 25% of students, staff; Kokinadis labels homeschooling 'a great option'
The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) recently mandated that schools conduct COVID-19 testing on unvaccinated students and employees on-site, KOB 4 reported.
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Floyd school board 'on the chopping block,' suspended after dramatically defying New Mexico mask mandate
A rural school board was suspended on Aug. 4 after they defied state health mandates by not enforcing a school mask requirement for the upcoming academic year, KOB4 reported.
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Ingle: Floyd school board's suspension after defying New Mexico mask mandate 'going a little bit too far'
A school board located in a town with a population of less than 100 has been suspended on Aug. 4 after defying the New Mexico mask mandate in place for schools.
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'Parents have no voice today in New Mexico': Gubernatorial candidate Block condemns New Mexico PED mask requirements for schools
The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) recently released its updated mask policy for the upcoming school year.
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Heinrich: New Mexico schools receive another $327 million in federal funding so students can 'safely return' and receive 'supports they need'
With a new academic year on the horizon, New Mexico is set to receive an additional $327 million in federal funding for its Education Department to safely operate schools and increase learning opportunities.