As of Wednesday afternoon, more than 1,500 students were enrolled for fall classes at the college, a figure that is on par with the same time period in 2019.
As of Wednesday afternoon, more than 1,500 students were enrolled for fall classes at the college, a figure that is on par with the same time period in 2019.
Custodians of New Mexico’s two multibillion-dollar financial trusts that underwrite public education and infrastructure spending are weighing whether to give greater w…
A letter signed by 17 GOP legislators sent to the Legislative Education Study Committee last week warned proponents of critical race theory would "… advance controversial agendas and impose their nontraditional values on unsuspecting children in the classroom."
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To Rosemary Gallegos, the school has been like a second home for decades.
The issue is the latest back-and-forth in a seemingly endless seven-year legal battle over inequitable education in New Mexico, where vulnerable students receive such an inadequate education they’re in danger of being irreparably harmed, the First Judicial District Court found in 2018.
Josh Rhine, assistant principal at Capital High School, will be principal of Early College Opportunities High School.
A family member has said she believes the decision was made because of the 14-year-old's disability.
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday expanded its interpretation of federal sex protections to include transgender and gay students.
The lawsuit, which was filed in October, lists 18 school boards as plaintiffs — including the board of Gallup-McKinley County Schools.
The program, which must be approved by the City Council, would establish monthly stipends of up to $400 for one year for low-income SFCC students with kids.
Unless the state taps into reserve funding for at least $35 million, there will be a statewide education budget shortfall that could affect all school districts.
The state on Monday launched a $15 million, two-year pilot program to increase funding for schools with high concentrations of students living in poverty.
The college announced in early May it would end its solar energy, exercise science, hospitality, fashion design, and architectural and interior design programs. It cut six filled positions and eight vacant jobs.
As they await the arrival of students who sat out the school year, educators are also bracing for many students to be less prepared than usual.
Learning Santa Fe
Newfound skills in a tough year are worthy of praise
We should be celebrating the achievements of. the Santa Fe Public Schools and other educational organizations as they pivoted to online operations.
Democratic Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández is touring a pre-K school in her home district in northern New Mexico as part of a party-wide push for early childhood education.
The rule, which takes effect July 1, applies to new students at all grade levels.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is slated to co-chair an advisory council for the national Campaign for Free College Tuition.
Next school year, Desert Montessori will be "teacher-led" in hopes of boosting educator retention, reducing burnout and creating a stable community base after educational uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
As the second school year disrupted by the pandemic winds down, summer school plans are taking shape around the country.
Learning Santa Fe
Want to learn something cool? Head outside
Fortunately, there are many resources online and in Santa Fe to help families extend science exploration beyond the school setting.
The state Public Education Department has released a month-by-month summer plan intended to get New Mexico schools ready for accelerated learning in the fall.
Meal sites for students in Santa Fe include SWAN Park, Franklin Miles Park as well as several public schools, including Capital High.
It's a tenuous time for district officials throughout the state as they survey staffing levels against the backdrop of a pandemic that was exacting and exhausting.
"I don't think I've ever, in my 23 years of education, been around such a well-rounded student," outgoing Santa Fe High Principal Carl Marano said.
It will be the first time since 2015 the state has offered free college tuition under the lottery scholarship program.
The schools have ambitious plans to improve academic achievement; provide after-hours community and learning opportunities; and to support physical, mental and emotional needs of students.
Janis Devoti has worked in Santa Fe Public Schools since 1972. She said being principal at Piñon was her "life passion."
This has been a week of celebration like few others for Santa Fe-area graduates, if only because the Class of 2021 experienced a school year — and an accomplishment — like no other.
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Santa Fe High salutes Class of 2021
Members of Santa Fe High School’s Class of 2021 and their families and friends celebrated during the school’s commencement ceremony Friday.
The New Mexico Public Education Department has requested $37.5 million in reserves from the state treasurer to reimburse some school districts for federal Impact Aid t…
The Public Education Department secretary cited allegations of misinformation at public meetings, multiple violations of the state's procurement code and attempts to extort employees if they didn't lie to investigators.
Scott Elder, the recently appointed superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools, said the bonus payments had been flagged as a potential violation of the anti-donation clause within the New Mexico Constitution.
"I have confidence in you that you will move this institution forward," board Vice Chairwoman Dianna Medrano told Martinez at a meeting last week.
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Cultural education training will help students reach equity
Culturally and linguistically responsive education means implementing curriculum, standards, resources and strategies that are meaningful to all students.
Tricia Gharrity, interim principal, was named permanent principal of Nina Otero Community School.
Ten extra days have been added to the school year — most of them during a time that had traditionally been the end of summer break.
Teachers Who Inspire award
El Dorado Community School science teacher wins honor
"I think [science] engages kids in a way that I hadn't necessarily experienced with them when I was teaching language arts and creative writing as much," Hope Cahill said.
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Hats off to the class of 2021
Graduation season has arrived. Here's a list of scheduled ceremonies in the next several days.
Seventh graders at the Academy for Technology and the Classics celebrated their work on a miniature pueblo during the schoolwide Frontiers Day event Friday afternoon.
Renee Salazar-Garcia is set to lead the district’s largest school starting July 1.
State and federal revenue could boost the district's budget, while enrollment changes locally and statewide could squeeze it further.
The union secured a 1.5 percent raise across the board, effective July 1.
First Judicial District Judge Matthew J. Wilson ruled the state must immediately determine which public education students and teachers do not have digital devices and then get them some.
Incoming Superintendent Larry Chavez said his picks are a signal the district values employee commitment to the district.
More than 60 students who have successfully attained GED diplomas in 2020 and 2021 will be celebrating during a virtual, livestream graduation event Tuesday.
Western Governors University’s Teachers College is offering 500 “We Love Teachers” scholarships to new and incoming students this year.
Learning Santa Fe
Summer programs let kids be kids
The city of Santa Fe is dedicated to providing a fun, COVID-safe, accessible, educational and recreational summer and after-school program.
Teachers Who Inspire awards
Three of six honored teachers come from same school in Santa Fe
At El Camino Real, a dual-language school on Santa Fe's southwest side, the COVID-19 era of teaching has been marked with its own set of mind-bending and heart-rending challenges.
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