It takes a community to educate a child at Las Cruces middle school
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January will mark two years since Lynn Middle School in Las Cruces re-imagined itself. Continue Reading
Building partnerships to consolidate elections
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Consolidating elections is not a magic bullet, but it plays a crucial role in removing barriers to voting. It is urgent that we begin to build a voting culture that invites everyone to vote in every election. Continue Reading
Voter turnout was up in first NM elections since Trump’s win
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Turnout was up in the state’s urban centers but still in single digits. The Doña Ana County clerk called turnout there “dismal.” Continue Reading
N.M. high school graduation rate rises to 71%
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The rate jumped 2.5 points from the previous year and increased in 48 of the state’s 89 school districts in 2016, including Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho and Santa Fe. Continue Reading
Vote in every election; school board is up next
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Voting for the president is important, but getting out to vote for our local elected officials is smart. People are the heart of democracy, so everyone should vote in every election. Continue Reading
Las Cruces school board wants to create a countywide sanctuary for immigrants
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The board wants to coordinate with other local governments to protect immigrants who could face deportation while Donald Trump is president. Continue Reading
Las Cruces school board affirms commitment to equity and safety
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The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education has joined the national movement to affirm a commitment to diversity and safety in response to the rhetoric of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Continue Reading
Las Cruces school board selects new superintendent
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The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education on Thursday selected Gregory A. Ewing to be the district’s next superintendent. Continue Reading
Las Cruces school board names three superintendent finalists
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The announcement comes after the school board met in closed session to discuss its superintendent search Tuesday evening. Continue Reading
Las Cruces school board selects superintendent semifinalists
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The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education has selected five people to be considered as semifinalists for its open superintendent job. Continue Reading
Las Cruces school district releases superintendent applications
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The Las Cruces Public Schools released all 26 applications for the district’s open superintendent job — 14 submitted by candidates who were deemed to meet the qualifications for the position and 12 who were not. Continue Reading
The Las Cruces School Board is doing the right thing
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The LCPS Board of Education has identified our strengths and has brought members of the community together in deciding what we need in our next superintendent. Continue Reading
School district budget crisis didn’t sneak up on anyone
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Furloughs and program cuts are tried and true ways to reduce budget lines, but they don’t exactly inspire confidence in school staff and in the community as a whole. Continue Reading