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
Report fuels debate on access to higher education
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A new report on the economic effects of escalating costs to attend New Mexico colleges and universities calls for more financial assistance for low-income students and recommends an income cap on eligibility for the Legislative Lottery Scholarship. 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
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
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
GOP legislative proposals merit bipartisan support
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We’d like to make the case for a more reasonable set of priorities than Democrats are proposing. Continue Reading
The governor’s budget is a wonderful starting point for debate
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The proposal supports student success with expanded programs and significant pay raises designed to recruit and retain quality teachers and other education employees. Continue Reading
Education will be front and center during legislative session
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A perfect storm of happenstance, jurisprudence, statistics and electoral math will fuel what many people agree is the biggest issue facing the state. Continue Reading