New Mexico High Schools Win Big in FAFSA Face-Off 2025: Who Won, What They Earned, and How Students Made It Happen
High schools across New Mexico are celebrating big wins after going all in for the FAFSA Face-Off 2025—an annual competition designed to boost the number of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Organized by the New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation (NMEAF), the contest challenged schools across five classifications, from 1A to […]
Child Care Costs in New Mexico Now Higher Than College Tuition, Impacting Education
The cost of child care in New Mexico has reached an alarming level, surpassing in-state college tuition and creating challenges for families and the education system. According to a report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), the average cost of infant care in New Mexico is $14,000 per year—or about $1,167 per month. This is […]
Illinois House Bill 2827 Proposes New Regulations for Homeschooling
State Representative Terra Costa Howard introduced House Bill 2827 (HB 2827), a new legislative proposal that aims to establish the “Homeschool Act”— which are specific regulations for homeschooling families in Illinois. Key Provisions of HB 2827: Annual Declaration: Homeschooling parents would be required to submit a “Homeschool Declaration Form” annually to their local school district. […]
New Mexico Legislature Advances Bill to Eliminate Fees for High School Equivalency Tests
The New Mexico House of Representatives has passed House Bill 167 (HB167), which aims to eliminate financial barriers for residents seeking high school equivalency credentials. Key Insights of HB167 Representative Joy Garratt, a co-sponsor of the bill, emphasized the importance of education in enhancing career and workforce potential. She stated, “I am proud to sponsor […]
NYC Public Schools Face Crisis: 35% of Students Chronically Absent as Test Scores Drop Despite Increased Funding
According to a recent Manhattan Institute analysis 35% or 350,000 New York City public school students—were chronically absent during the last academic year. This concerning figure aligns with declining math and reading test results, which still fall below pre-pandemic levels even with higher educational spending. Chronic absenteeism is characterized by a student missing at least […]
