Redefining the possible: NM high school dropout becomes education advocate
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A version of this question runs in my head every day: What am I doing to break this cycle? Continue Reading
Adult education can be a game-changer for families and economy
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It’s one of the most effective tools to break the cycle of family poverty, helping children and parents achieve better jobs, wages, health and well-being, while also boosting the economy. Continue Reading
Florida city nurtures babies with ‘Brain Bags’ for parents. Can NM do the same?
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Communities nationwide are trying to figure out how to narrow the achievement gap between rich and poor kids. Can New Mexico learn from what’s being tried in Pensacola? Continue Reading
Birth of the ‘brain bag:’ A conversation with Quint Studer
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Quint Studer came to Pensacola, Florida, from Chicago about 20 years ago to turn around a troubled hospital. He ended up turning around the whole town. Continue Reading
Journalist sees Florida hometown impacted by child well-being initiatives
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That’s why Lauren Villagran looked for solutions that could help New Mexico in Pensacola. Continue Reading
Border town grapples with poverty, job loss and no place to play
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Anthony has all the blessings and all the curses of a small town — with a borderland twist. Continue Reading
Pilot project to house families sees success, but its future is uncertain
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Over three years the program has prevented dozens of kids from ending up in foster care. Continue Reading
NM’s children need to be healthy and fed
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Get on the phone and tell our congressional delegation to oppose harmful cuts to SNAP. Continue Reading
‘She changed everything:’ Family, services help father turn life around for his daughter
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Mya Angel Turrieta was born with heroin in her bloodstream. Here are the people and programs helping to save her. Continue Reading
Unique program helps Navajo students pass GED test
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Benson Ndolo’s students, most of them Navajo, have grown up under the most difficult circumstances. Continue Reading
Basic needs are in short supply on the Navajo Nation
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The Navajo Nation lacks more basic needs than almost any region in the country. Continue Reading
USDA will help feed hungry children this summer
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This year we’re expanding our reach into rural communities. Continue Reading
Children in one ABQ neighborhood face onslaught of risk factors
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New Mexico is one of the toughest states to be a child. Within the state, the so-called International District is among the toughest neighborhoods. Continue Reading
The gatekeeper: Senate finance chair holds sway over child-related funding
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Family tragedy shaped John Arthur Smith’s boyhood and set in motion a personal mantra that would inform every decision he makes. Continue Reading
Senate committee rejects food tax legislation
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A state Senate committee rejected a proposal Friday to reinstate the tax on food except for a narrow range of healthy staples. Continue Reading