New Mexico
News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in New Mexico
Teaching Profession
Teachers Get an Invite to Policy Table in N.M.
After some contentious debates over its tough teacher-evaluation system, New Mexico is reaching out with new initiatives aimed at incorporating teachers’ input on education decisions made at the state level.
Science
Climate Change, Evolution Cause Curriculum Dust-Up in N.M.
Amid intense pushback, state officials abandoned draft language in its science standards that did not reflect the overwhelming scientific evidence on climate change and evolution.
Early Childhood
New Mexico's Early-Learning Efforts Show Promise, Pitfalls, Report Finds
A new report on New Mexico's early childhood education initiatives finds mixed results for the various programs the state provides.
Every Student Succeeds Act
Betsy DeVos Approves ESSA Plans for Nevada, New Jersey, and New Mexico
The Trump Education Department has given four states the green light on their plans to implement the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Every Student Succeeds Act
Ed. Dept. Demands More Detail From States' ESSA Plans
Some early feedback offer clues about how strict or flexible the U.S. Department of Education will be in interpreting parts of the Every Student Succeeds Act as it decides whether to approve state blueprints.
Equity & Diversity
Civil Rights Groups Take New Mexico to Court in Fight Over Equitable Education
Advocates argue that New Mexico's constitution requires the state to provide an adequate public school education for all school-age children. Two civil rights organizations will make their case in court in a trial that begins next week.
Education
Amid ESSA Backlash, New Mexico's Controversial Education Secretary Quits
Skandera in recent weeks has faced fierce backlash over the state's plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act which kept in place the state's existing accountability plan and teacher evaluations tied to test scores.
Every Student Succeeds Act
States Move From ESSA Planning to ESSA Training
States including Louisiana and New Mexico are training thousands of teachers in the coming weeks on how to implement their states' accountability plans under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Teaching Profession
Tiny New Mexico District Looks to End Master's Degree Requirement for Teachers
The district currently requires teachers to get a master's degree or complete 45 credit hours before their eighth year teaching in the district.
Families & the Community
How Parents Widen—or Shrink—Academic Gaps
Middle-class parents are more adept than low-income families at navigating the social networks that link their children to school opportunities.
Teaching Profession
In New Mexico, Major Changes to Nation's Toughest Teacher Evaluation System
The governor's plan reduces the weight of student test scores in teacher evaluations from 50 percent to 35 percent.
States
State of the States: Colo., Ind., N.M., S.C., Va.
Here are summaries of recent annual addresses by governors around the country.
States
In New Mexico, Disagreement About 3rd Grade Reading and 'Social Promotion'
New Mexico is focused on improving 3rd grade reading proficiency, but state and local education officials disagree about whether parents are being adequately informed and whether students are being inappropriately promoted.
Education
New Mexico Governor Slashes Budget, Spares Key Education Initiatives
New Mexico, along with several other states, has suffered from the dip in oil prices, forcing budget cuts to areas including education in recent years.