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By New Mexico Sun | May 2, 2025
The New Mexico Association of Non-public Schools (NMANS) has announced the launch of its new website, www.nmans.org.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 30, 2025
Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation, said in a podcast with the New Mexico SunCast that New Mexico's substantial education spending has not resulted in improved student performance.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 25, 2025
Ant Thornton, the state senator for New Mexico’s District 19, advocated for expanding the use of the "science of reading" methodology throughout the entire year rather than limiting it to summer school.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 22, 2025
Dr. Lyndsey Biondi, a transplant surgeon and program director at Texas Tech Physicians, said that the first kidney transplant in the new West Texas program was successful, marking the beginning of expanded local care.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 21, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a state representative for New Mexico’s District 38, said that the state’s education department is wrong to attempt to block a curriculum supported by both parents and teachers.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 15, 2025
On April 13, 2025, Governor Michelle Luján Grisham signed Senate Bill 11 into law, marking a moment of bipartisan agreement amidst numerous vetoes and criticisms directed at the Legislature.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 12, 2025
The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced the addition of three new members to the state's Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council during its second meeting of 2025, held on March 26.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 5, 2025
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.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
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.
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.
