Education News
Sen. Brantley on phone-free schools via SB 11: There is harm incurred by kids 'due to unfettered cellphone access'
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.
NM PED announces passage of bill on teacher literacy competency
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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Sen. Brandt on education bill rejection: 'Our students should never be denied educational opportunities'
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.
February 2025 Pepsi Teacher of the Month Rachel Kilman: Students should be 'safe, successful, and self-sufficient'
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."
NMANS announces legislative breakfast at State Capitol
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.
OPINION: Money for Classrooms, Not an Expensive Agenda
By Rebecca Dow | Feb 22, 2025
Once again, some in Santa Fe need a math lesson.
Rachel Kilman honored as February 2025 Pepsi Teacher of the Month
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2025
Rachel Kilman has been named the February 2025 Pepsi Teacher of the Month.
Rep. Dow on education: It is unprecedented for a ‘parent to have a choice and be in charge’
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.
Rep. Dow on education funding: ‘There is no clear accountability for how those funds are spent’
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.
Rep. Dow on No More Lines initiative: ‘Parents choose the school that best meets their child's needs’
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.
Save Alma announces Alma d’Arte Charter High School's ongoing noncompliance
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.
New Mexico Senate Republicans announces senate bill 258 progress despite efforts to amend
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.
State Sen. Ramos on SB 258: Lawmakers push gender instruction while many children cannot 'read or understand mathematics'
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.
NM FAM joins IWF in press conference to protect Women’s Sports
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.
Security guard resigns from UNM reproductive health center amid moral conflict
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 13, 2025
An employee at the University of New Mexico Center for Reproductive Health has resigned from his position.
OPINION: The Right to Choose: Expanding School Choice in New Mexico
By Bob Ippel | Feb 7, 2025
Recently I turned 65 and joined the ranks of those on Medicare.
NMANS announces legislative breakfast for non-public school leaders
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.
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.
