News Archives - New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org/category/news/ 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 News Archives - New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org/category/news/ 32 32 202004729 Equipping the Future https://nmeducation.org/equipping-the-future/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:37:13 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5875 In the heart of Albuquerque’s west side, […]

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]]> 5875 PED repeals teacher leader programs https://nmeducation.org/ped-repeals-teacher-leader-programs/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:16:59 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5870 With little fanfare and in the face […]

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]]> 5870 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 Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero Resigns Amid Candidacy for NMSU Presidency https://nmeducation.org/public-education-secretary-arsenio-romero-resigns-amid-candidacy-for-nmsu-presidency/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 02:39:20 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5846 New Mexico Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero resigned suddenly today, effective immediately. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office has begun the search for Romero’s replacement. Romero was the fourth education secretary under the Lujan Grisham administration.

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]]> 5846 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 NMSU Names Five Finalists for President, Including State Education Secretary Arsenio Romero https://nmeducation.org/nmsu-names-five-finalists-for-president-including-state-education-secretary-arsenio-romero/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5833 New Mexico State University (NMSU) has narrowed its search for a new president to five finalists, including Arsenio Romero, the current Secretary of the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED).

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]]> 5833 Six years after Yazzie-Martinez Ruling, Gaps Remain https://nmeducation.org/six-years-after-yazzie-martinez-ruling-gaps-remain/ Sat, 10 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5816 Filed in 2014 and decided in 2018, the Yazzie-Martinez lawsuit sent ripples through New Mexico’s education system when a district court judge ruled that the state was failing its most at-risk students. Legislators met to discuss efforts to rectify the decision, and found that despite increased funding to education, student achievement gaps in test scores, graduation rates, and college remediation rates remain.

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]]> 5816 New Mexico Legislature Tackles Chronic Absenteeism https://nmeducation.org/new-mexico-legislature-tackles-chronic-absenteeism/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:00:05 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5800 New Mexico is working to address the high absenteeism rate among public school students. On June 26 lawmakers heard a new joint report from Legislative Education Study Committee and Legislative Finance Committee staff revealing that almost 40 percent of students were chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year. The report found that absenteeism contributes significantly to lower academic achievement.

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]]> 5800 New Mexico Amends its Roadmap for Student Success https://nmeducation.org/new-mexico-amends-its-roadmap-for-student-success/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:23:30 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5808 The New Mexico Public Education Department is calling for final community feedback on proposed amendments to the state's ESSA plan, with the comment period ending at 5 pm on Friday, August 2, 2024. These amendments address key areas such as accountability, support for at-risk students, and teacher training, aiming to align the state's education policies with the needs and values of its diverse student population following a federal review highlighting inconsistencies.

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]]> 5808 PED Eliminates “Excellence” Designation in School Accountability System https://nmeducation.org/ped-eliminates-excellence-designation-in-school-accountability-system/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5796 The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) reported a 76.7 percent graduation for the class of 2023. There was a significant difference between traditional school students and those whose high school career had a Career Technical Pathway, with those students seeing a 95.77 percent graduation rate. Three school districts in the state far exceeded the state average: Bernalillo Public Schools, Gadsden Independent Schools, and Bloomfield Public Schools.

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