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Several states have laws that allow only trained school staff members to restrain a child, and only in an emergency. New Mexico is among more than a dozen states that have no such laws. Continue Reading
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday voted 8-2 for a do-pass recommendation for Senate Bill 6. Continue Reading
If Gov. Susana Martinez signs the bill it would hearten employees at the Capitol who are expecting a paycheck at the end of this week. Continue Reading
Heinrich said opponents of the ban will move through the federal courts to strike it down while Congress responds in its role as a check on the executive branch’s power. Continue Reading
The move represents a step back — albeit a small one — from Skandera’s long-running push to tie teacher effectiveness to student test scores. Continue Reading
This is at least the third time in recent years that the Legislature has considered re-regulation of boarding homes. Continue Reading
The proposal, if approved by lawmakers this year and then by voters in the 2018 general election, would supply $39 million for early childhood education and another $91 million for K-12 public schools in 2020. Continue Reading
Trump’s order threatens our university’s ability to recruit and retain talented students and researchers from all over the world. Continue Reading
New Mexico has ground to make up to catch up to some of our neighboring states, but all the ingredients are already here to do that quickly. Continue Reading
Chancellor Garrey Carruthers pledged “to monitor this situation and advocate at all levels for a solution that protects all of our students, faculty, and staff.” Continue Reading
The letter comes in the midst of uncertain times for U.S./Mexico relations and as protests are sweeping both nations. Continue Reading
Dr. Suha Abushamma’s flight back to Saudi Arabia took off minutes before a federal judge ordered such forced removals to stop. Continue Reading
Lawmakers will begin work this week on crafting a $5.9 billion spending bill for fiscal year 2018. Continue Reading
It remained unclear on Friday night what steps top Democrats would take next to secure funding for the current session. Continue Reading
In banning newcomers from seven countries from entering the United States for the next 30 days, the president has used language that could affect those who are in the U.S. already on visas and green cards. Continue Reading