New Mexico can’t sue its way to better schools
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Seeking greater school spending through litigation is a dangerous distraction. Continue Reading
The ripple effects of the president’s budget cuts
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COMMENTARY: The harmful effects will ripple into every small business in your community. Continue Reading
The chaos theory of education
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Public education can never function satisfactorily using a factory model. Continue Reading
Our education system should nurture teachers, not punish them
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You cannot put students first by putting educators last. Continue Reading
Senate’s veto override lands with a thud in House
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House Republicans are uneasy about fighting the governor head-on as time runs out to negotiate a deal on the state’s budget. Continue Reading
Early childhood education funding proposal fails again
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Two Democrats joined with four Republican senators to kill the proposal. Continue Reading
Without explanation, governor vetoes computer science bill
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It’s one of two bills Susana Martinez vetoed on Tuesday that passed the Legislature with overwhelming support. Continue Reading
Senate overrides veto on teacher absences; House action still necessary
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Gov. Susana Martinez’s veto remains in place unless two-thirds of House members also vote to override it. Continue Reading
Third-grade retention bill dies quietly
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Gov. Susana Martinez has unsuccessfully pushed the bill for seven years. Continue Reading
Committee delays vote on early childhood initiative
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The resolution would ask voters to approve new funding for early childhood education. Continue Reading
GOP senator starts process to override veto on teacher sick days
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The House of Representatives approved the bill 64-3, and the Senate voted for it 39-0. Continue Reading
Raise the cigarette tax to help classrooms and health
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The benefits for the health and especially for the classrooms of New Mexico are enormous. Continue Reading
GOP senator wants override of veto on teacher sick leave bill
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It would be the first attempt to override a Susana Martinez veto in the six years she’s been governor. Continue Reading
House OKs proposal to tap permanent fund for early childhood programs
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The measure now goes to the Senate, where the road is expected to be much rougher. Continue Reading
Public school, college leaders warn against further budget cuts
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The governor has threatened to veto any bills that include a tax increase. Continue Reading