Education News
Tracy Rodden, executive director for Feed New Mexico Kids, has highlighted the connection between food insecurity and increased risks of trafficking, drug use, and low graduation rates.
Sarah Hetimi, the state director of Americans for Prosperity New Mexico, expressed on The Chile Wire podcast that education tax credits and broader school choice could expand opportunities and improve outcomes across public schools.
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By New Mexico Sun | Nov 10, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that parents should express their concerns about books she deems inappropriate in public schools and libraries.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 10, 2025
Ant Thornton, Senator of New Mexico, expressed his opposition to an education bill that progressed through committee but was halted before reaching a floor vote.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, emphasized the importance of parental involvement in scrutinizing public school and library materials.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2025
Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, has expressed concerns regarding the Rio Rancho School Employees’ Union.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2025
Ant Thornton, Senator of New Mexico, said that schools and libraries should better inform parents about book content and prevent young children from accessing inappropriate materials.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2025
Megan Rosker, Director of Admissions and Outreach for the May Center for Learning, has emphasized the school's commitment to supporting neurodivergent students.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 24, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, emphasized the importance of parents reading aloud with their children to enhance education and social skills.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 13, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a house representative from New Mexico, said that parents can enhance their children's education and social skills by reading aloud together for 15 minutes daily.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 6, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a state representative for New Mexico, has voiced concerns regarding the intentions of Democrats to dismiss Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccination recommendations during a special legislative session.
By Rebecca Dow | Sep 26, 2025
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently made national headlines by proclaiming New Mexico the first state in the nation to provide free, universal childcare for families of all incomes.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2025
Gallup-McKinley County Schools in New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against Stride, Inc., a virtual education provider, accusing the company of fraud and other misconduct.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 22, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a house representative from New Mexico, has expressed concerns over a law that prevents teachers and state employees from sharing information about children's dysphoria with parents.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 22, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a House representative from New Mexico, expressed her support for Senator Benny Shendo's proposal to expand educational freedom on tribal lands.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 15, 2025
Senator Ant Thornton of New Mexico has expressed his view that families should receive tax rebates to select their own caregivers, rather than depending on a state-run universal child care system.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 15, 2025
John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, has criticized Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's universal child care proposal.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 15, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, has urged school districts to adopt evidence-based strategies such as tutoring and grade retention without the need for new legislation.
By Jaycie Homer | Sep 10, 2025
It’s 11:06 a.m., and I walk into my 6th grade classroom just as the bell rings. I pause for a second, just a beat, to take in the landscape of students in front of me.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 18, 2025
Ant Thornton, a senator from New Mexico, has called for schools to notify parents about potentially age-inappropriate materials and emphasized the need for transparency in educational content.
