New Mexico
News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in New Mexico
English Learners
The Inequity in Who Earns Seals of Biliteracy and How to Avoid It
Illinois and New Mexico have led the way in ensuring English learners have access to the seal of biliteracy.
69传媒 & Literacy
Q&A
A New Plan to Raise the Lowest Literacy Rates in the Nation
Daily summer reading instruction for thousands of students is part of a bigger plan to improve literacy in New Mexico.
School Climate & Safety
'A Universal Prevention Measure' That Boosts Attendance and Improves Behavior
When students feel connected to school, attendance, behavior, and academic performance are better.
School Climate & Safety
4 Case Studies: 69传媒 Use Connections to Give Every Student a Reason to Attend
69传媒 turn to the principles of connectedness to guide their work on attendance and engagement.
College & Workforce Readiness
The New FAFSA Is a Major Headache. Some High 69传媒 Are Trying to Help
High schools are scrambling to help students navigate what was supposed to be a simpler process.
States
Massachusetts Joins Short List of States Providing Free School Meals to All
States are stepping in where federal COVID-relief aid dropped off.
English Learners
Earning Seals of Biliteracy Are Beneficial to 69传媒. Here's What the Research Shows
There's emerging evidence that seals of biliteracy benefit students, but more empirical data is needed.
States
Six States Have Made School Meals Free to All 69传媒. Will More Follow?
The new state laws provide universal school meals permanently, affecting 8 million students.
69传媒 & Literacy
4 More States Pass 'Science of 69传媒' Mandates
Four states鈥攁nd one big city district鈥攈ave recently mandated changes to how schools teach early reading.
Early Childhood
Support for Universal Pre-K Grows as More States Jump on Board
New Mexico became the latest state to approve investments in pre-K programs.
Social Studies
Video
Updating Social Studies Expectations in the 鈥楥ritical Race Theory鈥� Era
Always a focal point for controversy, updating what students should know in history class became especially charged in late 2021 and 2022.
Science
How These Teachers Center Student Voice in Science Class
Three award-winning teachers discuss connecting curricula to students鈥� lives and helping kids see themselves as scientists.
States
School-Related Ballot Measures to Watch This Midterm Election
Voters in six states will decide on issues ranging from more funding for free school meals and the arts to reining in the state board.
Student Well-Being
School Sports Participation Drops, Raising Concern About 'Physical Learning Loss'
But interest in e-sports and inclusive teams is rising.