There’s no simple path to stopping gun violence
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Banning AR-15s won’t end the killing. We have to dig deeper and courageously confront our society’s demons. Continue Reading
Time for universal pre-kindergarten in NM
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The benefits of pre-K are indisputable. Pre-K is a sure bet. Continue Reading
Trujillo unveils plans to improve public education
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On the job for a bit more than a week, the state’s secretary-designate of public education already has outlined priorities. Continue Reading
Dems push plan to tap more from permanent fund for early childhood
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A proposal to draw more money from the state Land Grant Permanent Fund to expand early childhood education jumped its first hurdle with ease Wednesday. Continue Reading
Measure allowing medical cannabis in public schools advances
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A legislative committee voted 6-0 to advance a bill granting school districts the power to let students use prescription marijuana. Continue Reading
The political devastation of public education
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In my fifty-year love affair with education, I have become increasingly disappointed that real education leaders are being replaced by politicians. Continue Reading
Governor names public education secretary, plus five assistants
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Karen Trujillo painted an optimistic picture of transforming the state’s public education system. Continue Reading
Dreamers in limbo as Trump tries to trade their protection for border wall
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Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to take up a case brought by the administration that seeks to end DACA once and for all. Continue Reading
Dems back bill prohibiting state funds for private school books
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The legislation may be at odds with a state Supreme Court decision. Continue Reading
Make New Mexico first through education
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Improving New Mexico’s educational system will keep our population healthy, attract more high-quality jobs and set New Mexico on the path of long-term success. Continue Reading
Democrats split on charter school cap in New Mexico
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s plan to cap charter school enrollment met a wave of opposition Monday. Continue Reading
Proposals would cap charter schools in New Mexico
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Lawmakers are looking at a new way to keep charter schools from increasing. Continue Reading
Legislators, please don’t chop family services into smaller pieces
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It is time to end the legislating of children and their families into lives of poverty, substandard housing, neglected communities and underfunded schools. Continue Reading
House Dems aim to fast-track early childhood funding proposal
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Quick approval by the House might pressure powerful Sen. John Arthur Smith to give the proposal a hearing. Continue Reading
Changing the course on child well-being
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We must strike out on a new road in a decidedly different direction in 2019. Continue Reading