Celebrations Archives - New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org/tag/celebrations/ Your home for all things education in The Land of Enchantment Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:36:29 +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 Celebrations Archives - New Mexico Education https://nmeducation.org/tag/celebrations/ 32 32 202004729 Gordon Bernell Charter School Unveils New Career Development Center https://nmeducation.org/gordon-bernell-charter-school-unveils-new-career-development-center/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5711 Gordon Bernell Charter School celebrated the grand opening of its new Career Development Center on May 17, marking a significant expansion in its mission to provide comprehensive educational and career opportunities for non-traditional students, including those who are incarcerated. The school, led by Executive Director Beth Dorado, has established vital partnerships with organizations across New Mexico to offer students practical experience, mental health support, and life skills training necessary for successful reentry into society.

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]]> 5711 New Mexico Launches Summer Reading Program to Boost Literacy Statewide https://nmeducation.org/new-mexico-launches-summer-reading-program-to-boost-literacy-statewide/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5610 In response to literacy challenges, where only 34 percent of students can read at grade level, the New Mexico Department of Education is launching a $30 million Summer Reading Program, targeting 10,000 students statewide. Partnering with community organizations and recruiting dedicated instructors, the program aims to enhance literacy skills and combat academic regression, or the “summer slide,” over the summer break.

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]]> 5610 Who is Roy Biñas Basa, 2024 Teacher of the Year? https://nmeducation.org/who-is-roy-binas-basa-2024-teacher-of-the-year/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:00:53 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5603 Roy Biñas Basa, an educator at Twin Buttes Cyber Academy, was named the 2024 New Mexico Teacher of the Year for his innovative teaching methods that emphasize hands-on scientific exploration and a commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. Dr. Basa's journey from overcoming personal challenges to achieving educational excellence serves as an inspiration, highlighting his advocacy for equitable access to quality education and lifelong learning.

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]]> 5603 23 New Mexico Students Receive Prestigious Scholarship https://nmeducation.org/23-new-mexico-students-receive-prestigious-scholarship/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5552 The Daniels Scholarship Program, created by the late cable television pioneer Bill Daniels, is providing full-cost attendance scholarships for 23 students across New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. The scholarship program is built to support the scholars in their pursuit of academic and professional excellence. Among the recipients from New Mexico is Ceciliana Ruiz, a senior from St. Michael's High School in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ceciliana aspires to become a pediatric oncologist, inspired by her family's battles with cancer and a passion for improving the lives of children undergoing medical treatment.

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]]> 5552 $52 Million Grant to Expand Charter School Opportunities https://nmeducation.org/52-million-grant-to-expand-charter-school-opportunities/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5272 New Mexico's public charter schools are set to receive a $52 million grant over the next five years as part of the Charter Schools Program (CSP), funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This grant will support the establishment of nine new charter schools and the expansion of 17 existing ones in the state. The funding aims to address the growing demand for charter schools and enhance educational opportunities tailored to individual student needs. Public Charter Schools of New Mexico (PCSNM), under the leadership of Executive Director, Matt Pahl, expressed their commitment to transparent community engagement in the charter school development process. Pahl emphasized the importance of collaboration with school districts and the positive impact of charter schools on the state's education landscape. The grant is expected to significantly benefit New Mexico's students and communities.

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]]> 5272 Daniels Fund Scholarship: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders https://nmeducation.org/daniels-fund-scholarship-empowering-the-next-generation-of-leaders/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5230 The Daniels Fund Scholarship Program, founded by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels, is offering high school seniors in New Mexico an opportunity to pursue higher education without the burden of financial constraints. With over two decades of history, the program is currently accepting applications for the class of 2024, but the application deadline is looming, closing on October 15. Recipients of this scholarship receive not only financial support but also opportunities for personal and professional development, exemplified by success stories like recent graduate Eric Oquedo, who emphasizes the scholarship's transformative power.

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]]> 5230 Rising Leader Darren Paredes Shines on the National Stage https://nmeducation.org/rising-leader-darren-paredes-shines-on-the-national-stage/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=5198 Darren Paredes, a junior at ASK Academy in Rio Rancho, has been selected as one of just ten students in the 2023-2024 class of Rising Leaders, a prestigious program designed to cultivate exceptional young advocates in civic participation, education advocacy, leadership, and public speaking, led by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. With his passion for education and international experiences fueling his drive, Paredes is on a mission to empower students and bridge the gap between his school, the students, and the community around them.

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]]> 5198 Three New Mexico schools earn Blue Ribbon status https://nmeducation.org/three-new-mexico-schools-earn-blue-ribbon-status/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:56:17 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4691 The New Mexico Public Education Department issued […]

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]]> 4691 Altura Preparatory charter’s innovation: teacher-specialists https://nmeducation.org/altura-preparatory-charters-innovation-teacher-specialists/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:24:07 +0000 https://nmeducation.org/?p=4679 At Altura Preparatory, teachers are given more time to thoroughly teach their subject area, providing students with a learning environment where each subject is taught with fidelity and dedication to student mastery.

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