563 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A new mandate that requires school districts across New Mexico to adopt calendars that consist of at least 180 days was put on hold by a judge on Monday may 13th while he considers the change’s legality.
559 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – There’s a new legal battle between our state’s Public Education Department and the dozens of school districts it oversees. It’s all about how long our children should be in school.
550 Views ‘There may, at times, be no message’ On Monday, March 4, Garnett Stokes, president of the University of New Mexico, gave her annual State of the University address. She reflected on UNM’s past as it embarks on its future with discussions of safety, student success and overall campus climate at
613 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A bill to overhaul the state’s education system is moving forward at the Roundhouse. The Senate Rules Committee unanimously approved Senate Joint Resolution 9 which would replace the Public Education Commission with a state school board.
730 Views On Tuesday, Las Cruces Public Schools announced three finalists are remaining for the district’s superintendent search following two days of interviews. The finalists are Dr. Debra Elder, Monica Mesa, and Ignacio Ruíz.
825 Views After having a bill to do so got stranded in the legislature, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is moving towards using an Executive Order to create an Office of Special Education.
874 Views Albuquerque Public Schools has added 10 extra days to the academic school year. The APS Board of Education voted 5-1 in favor of the addition at their meeting on Wednesday, April 5. Before the vote, a calendar committee comprised of district, school and union staff surveyed staff and parents in the
852 Views At a special meeting Friday, April 7, of the New Mexico State University Board of Regents, the board agreed to a mutual separation with Chancellor Dan Arvizu. The board also announced the selection of former NMSU President Jay Gogue to serve as the university’s interim chancellor, starting Friday.
822 Views This past Wednesday, March 1, University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes delivered the State of the University address during her sixth year in office. The speech highlighted achievements by the University over the past year, and its plans for future projects and goals. However, it failed to
797 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico high school students could soon have a later start to the school day. Legislation working its way through the roundhouse would look into if it’s a good idea.
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