Albuquerque Public Schools Archives - New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org/tag/albuquerque-public-schools/ Your home for all things education in The Land of Enchantment Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:43:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://nmeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/11-29-2021_NewMexico_NMEducationLogo_V1-08-150x150.png Albuquerque Public Schools Archives - New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org/tag/albuquerque-public-schools/ 32 32 202004729 APS Superintendent Unveils Vision for Transformation at First State of the District https://nmeducation.org/aps-superintendent-unveils-vision-for-transformation-at-first-state-of-the-district/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 14:58:06 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5854 Superintendent Dr. Gabriella Duran Blakey took center stage, confronting Albuquerque Public Schools' most pressing challenges at the inaugural State of the District on August 28. Blakey outlined strategic goals and celebrated significant academic successes. Her vision for the future, aligned with the district’s “Emerging Stronger” strategic plan, is built on a system of accountability that is poised to improve the district’s schools and academic performance.

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]]> 5854 Leading the Transformation to Progress https://nmeducation.org/leading-the-transformation-to-progress/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5838 Danielle Gonzales, President of the Albuquerque Public School Board, is leading a transformative effort to address educational inequities and improve student outcomes in the district. Drawing from her personal experiences and deep roots in the community, she is focused on implementing strategic changes that prioritize equity, accountability, and community engagement.

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]]> 5838 New Superintendent Outlines her Vision for the Future of Albuquerque Public Schools https://nmeducation.org/new-superintendent-outlines-her-vision-for-the-future-of-albuquerque-public-schools/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:59:11 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5775 Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey, the new Superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools (APS), is focused on improving student outcomes through a strategic plan emphasizing early literacy, math proficiency, college and career readiness, and social-emotional learning. She aims to address the district's challenges, including declining enrollment and budget constraints, by fostering community partnerships, enhancing cultural inclusivity, and integrating real-world skills into the curriculum to support both students and the local economy.

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]]> 5775 APS Board Sets Community Engagement Goals https://nmeducation.org/aps-board-sets-community-engagement-goals/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5738 The APS Board of Education set new community engagement goals, including increasing student participation at events and consolidating engagement targets for Yazzie-Martinez and African American students, while emphasizing authentic interaction and effective tracking methods. The board also acknowledged outgoing Superintendent Scott Elder's contributions and welcomed incoming Superintendent Gabriella Duran Blakey.

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]]> 5738 Albuquerque Public Schools Board Approves $2.15 Billion Budget for 2024-25 https://nmeducation.org/albuquerque-public-schools-board-approves-2-15-billion-budget-for-2024-25/ Thu, 30 May 2024 02:38:43 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5700 The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education has approved a $2.15 billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, focusing on operational costs, infrastructure, and various educational programs. The budget process emphasized alignment with district goals and community values, ensuring efficient use of resources and strategic investment in student outcomes.

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]]> 5700 APS Monitoring Students’ Life Skills and Emotional Well-Being https://nmeducation.org/aps-monitoring-students-life-skills-and-emotional-well-being/ Wed, 22 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5689 The recent Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education meeting focused on Goal 4 of the Emerging Stronger strategic plan, which aims to improve life skills such as perseverance, self-regulation, self-efficacy, and social awareness. Involving high school interns for feedback, APS is addressing survey engagement issues and enhancing teacher development to support these goals, with progress monitoring set to resume after adjustments by the new Superintendent.

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]]> 5689 APS Works to Spend Resources and Manage Funds Effectively https://nmeducation.org/aps-works-to-spend-resources-and-manage-funds-effectively/ Wed, 15 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5677 The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education reviewed their progress on Guardrail 2, which is focused on allocating resources equitably using funds to improve student outcomes. The district has implemented strategies such as improving substitute retention, introducing a fair-student funding formula, and reducing unspent funds, although challenges like high turnover and system inefficiencies persist.

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]]> 5677 Albuquerque Public Schools Review Progress on Post-Secondary Readiness Goals https://nmeducation.org/albuquerque-public-schools-review-progress-on-post-secondary-readiness-goals/ Thu, 02 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5648 As part of the progress monitoring for the district’s “Emerging Stronger” strategic plan, the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education reviewed progress for Goal 3, which focuses on enhancing post-secondary readiness. The board's analysis focused on increasing enrollment in advanced courses, reducing dropout rates, and boosting credit attainment, with strategic initiatives aimed at tackling systemic challenges and enhancing student engagement and achievement.

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]]> 5648 Albuquerque Public Schools Sets Ambitious Five-Year Goals to Boost Student Achievement https://nmeducation.org/albuquerque-public-schools-sets-ambitious-five-year-goals-to-boost-student-achievement/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5640 Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) has launched a detailed five-year plan to boost student achievement in literacy, math, post-secondary readiness, and essential life skills. Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey outlined these ambitious goals at the April 17 Board of Education meeting, emphasizing a gradual "Sleep, Creep, Leap" strategy to significantly improve student outcomes by 2028.

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]]> 5640 Albuquerque Public Schools Prepares Budget Amid Financial Challenges and Enrollment Declines https://nmeducation.org/albuquerque-public-schools-prepares-budget-amid-financial-challenges-and-enrollment-declines/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5628 Albuquerque Public Schools is preparing for a tighter 2025 budget due to declining student enrollment and the expiration of federal ESSER funds The district is exploring alternative funding sources to continue essential services like social-emotional learning software and tutoring for students, alongside necessary budget cuts and reallocations. The Board of Education will vote on the full budget when it is presented at the May 29 board meeting.

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