Sireesha Manne Executive Director | New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty
Key experts will conduct a media briefing ahead of a significant court hearing in the Yazzie/Martinez case concerning education equity. The briefing is scheduled for April 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM, accessible via Zoom. It will provide essential background, context, and updates intended to assist media in reporting accurately and deeply on the case.
The Yazzie/Martinez case addresses the constitutional right of students to receive a sufficient education. The court is considering whether the Legislative Education Study Committee-driven remedial action plan is necessary. The briefing aims to explain the legal and community efforts shaping future actions.
Media professionals interested in attending should RSVP or direct inquiries to Paloma Mexika, Communications Director at the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty, at 505-305-2559 or to Meryl Chee, Communications Director at Transform Education NM, at 505-918-0404.
