Education News
New Mexico State Senator Crystal Brantley said that the passage of Senate Bill 11 will address the negative impact unrestricted cellphone use has on students.
The New Mexico Public Education Department (NM PED) announced that on February 24, the New Mexico Senate passed Senate Bill 242, which requires teacher licensing candidates to demonstrate proficiency in structured literacy and reading science.
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By New Mexico Sun | Feb 25, 2025
Craig Brandt, a New Mexico state senator, said that Senate Democrats rejected Senate Bill 286, which aimed to provide funding to help lower-income students access better educational opportunities.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 24, 2025
Rachel Kilman, a teacher at New Futures High School, expressed her commitment to helping students become "safe, successful, and self-sufficient."
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 24, 2025
The New Mexico Association of Non-Public Schools (NMANS) announced that it hosted a legislative breakfast at the State Capitol on February 21, where non-public school leaders discussed legislation and engaged with lawmakers.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2025
Rachel Kilman has been named the February 2025 Pepsi Teacher of the Month.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
State Rep. Rebecca Dow said the opportunity for students and parents to have a choice and control over their children's education is “unprecedented” in New Mexico, as the system ties dollars to facilities and unions typically “run” the show, opposing charter schools and public school choices. Dow was a guest on a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
State Rep. Rebecca Dow said that funding for districts is often unrestricted and lacks accountability, especially for dollars generated by students from underserved backgrounds, and proposed creating a district-level dashboard to track how funds are spent and measure their impact on student performance. Dow was a guest on a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
State Rep. Rebecca Dow said that the ‘No More Lines’ initiative aims to remove boundaries for public and charter schools, allowing parents the freedom to choose the best educational option for their children, especially now that there are fewer opportunities for school transfers. Dow was a guest on a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
Save Alma has announced that Alma d’Arte Charter High School is allegedly violating its charter, as well as state and federal laws.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 18, 2025
New Mexico Senate Republicans announced that Senate Bill 258 advanced in the Senate Education Committee on a party-line vote, despite efforts to amend it to exclude gender identity instruction.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 18, 2025
New Mexico State Senator Gabriel Ramos said that Senate Republicans oppose SB 258, which mandates controversial gender identity instruction, undermines local school authority, and distracts from improving core academic subjects.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 13, 2025
The New Mexico Family Action Movement (NM FAM) has expressed its support for the Independent Women’s Forum’s (IWF) press conference scheduled for February 13, which will spotlight Representative Andrea Reeb’s Women’s Sports Act.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 13, 2025
An employee at the University of New Mexico Center for Reproductive Health has resigned from his position.
By Bob Ippel | Feb 7, 2025
Recently I turned 65 and joined the ranks of those on Medicare.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 5, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
