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Larger class sizes, fewer teachers, fewer counselors, and reduced classes in physical education, music, dance and art can be expected if the experience of other states is any guide. Continue Reading
Sadly, New Mexico’s budget still is not fixed, even with the deep cuts to health care. Continue Reading
We cannot ensure the well-being of all children unless we show them that, whatever their racial or ethnic heritage, they matter. Continue Reading
The good news is that we can break down the barriers that keep families in poverty and rob children of their potential. Continue Reading
The average wage for early educators in the state of New Mexico is $9.98 per hour. The average wage for a person who walks dogs for a living is $12.03 per hour. Continue Reading
I want to be part of investing in a country that is more educated, healthier, more environmentally conscious, more concerned with the well-being of others, and more committed to righting historical injustices. Continue Reading
The main focus of CYFD’s new PullTogether program is to encourage communities to play a role in improving the quality of life of every child. Continue Reading
The state’s new PullTogether campaign appears to be is a $2.7 million public relations effort to deflect attention from the fact that things have not improved for New Mexico’s low-income children. Continue Reading
Left behind at school, at home and at work: ‘The Civil Rights issue of our time.’ Continue Reading
Seventeen-year-old Daniel Ohiri has registered as a Democrat and is excited to vote for Hillary Clinton in this year’s presidential primary. Dakota Palomino, also 17, registered as a Republican and plans to vote for Donald Trump. Continue Reading
The Secretary of State’s Office has finally given the formal go-ahead for implementation of a new law that will let some 17-year-olds vote in this year’s June primary elections in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Teachers need to be in charge, not highly paid administrators feathering their nests. Continue Reading
If we are to improve upon our educational system, we must always keep in mind the importance of families to that system and how policymakers can help families. Continue Reading
A few details still need to be worked out, but elections officials in New Mexico’s two most-populous counties say they expect to let some 17-year-olds vote in the upcoming June 7 primaries. Continue Reading
Sending more of New Mexico’s high-school graduates off to college, while providing insufficient employment opportunities for them after graduation, is profoundly unwise policy. Continue Reading