Education News
OPINION: The Right to Choose: Expanding School Choice in New Mexico
Recently I turned 65 and joined the ranks of those on Medicare.
By Bob Ippel | Feb 7, 2025
NMANS announces legislative breakfast for non-public school leaders
The New Mexico Association of Non-Public Schools (NMANS) has announced a Legislative Breakfast designed to assist non-public school leaders in understanding the legislative process and connecting with state lawmakers.
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New Mexico ECECD announces advisory council meeting
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 31, 2025
The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced that its advisory council convened on January 22 to review the 2024 annual report, discuss the state's 60-day legislative session, and plan for 2025.
NM FAM announces support for executive order prohibiting gender-transition funding for minors
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 31, 2025
The New Mexico Family Action Movement (NM FAM) has declared its support for President Trump's executive order dated January 28, 2025, which restricts federal funding for gender-transition treatments for minors.
OPINION: Solutions exist to fix NM's beleaguered child welfare system
By Maralyn Beck | Jan 23, 2025
When it comes to our child welfare system, good news is hard to come by. But, rest assured solutions exist to improve outcomes for New Mexico's most vulnerable children and families impacted by CYFD.
Dispute arises over accuracy of child poverty rankings in New Mexico
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 28, 2024
A recent opinion piece in the Santa Fe New Mexican challenges a statement made by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham regarding child poverty rankings.
Claims dispute MLG administration's impact on child poverty in New Mexico
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2024
Numerous media reports have recently highlighted supposed improvements in childhood poverty under the MLG Administration.
Audit accuses WNMU leadership of misusing taxpayer funds; Hotvedt outlines steps to address spending and policy issues
By New Mexico Sun Reports | Dec 12, 2024
An audit by the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor accuses Western New Mexico University (WNMU) officials of violating policies and misusing taxpayer funds, following earlier reports of lavish spending by WNMU President Joseph Shepard and his associates.
New Mexico's child poverty ranking depends on measurement criteria
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 20, 2024
Does New Mexico have the highest child poverty rate in the United States?
Rio Grande Foundation surveys candidates on parental rights and school choice
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 26, 2024
The Rio Grande Foundation's education reform division, OAK New Mexico, has conducted a survey among legislative candidates concerning key educational issues in the state.
New Mexico's child poverty ranking improves with consideration of anti-poverty programs
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 16, 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau has released data indicating that New Mexico's child poverty rate improves significantly when anti-poverty programs are considered under the supplemental poverty measure. According to this measure, the state ranks 22nd in the nation for child poverty, a marked improvement from its last-place ranking under the official poverty measure.
