University of New Mexico Launches Groundbreaking Bilingual Program for Early Childhood Communication Needs
The University of New Mexico’s Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences has launched Project MESA—a first-of-its-kind program in the state aimed at training bilingual, culturally responsive speech-language pathologists to serve young children with special needs. Funded through a five-year federal grant, Project MESA—short for Multilingual, culturally responsive, Early childhood Social communication Approaches—prepares graduate students to […]
Lawsuits Free $12 Billion in Federal Funds for New Mexico Schools and Services
The New Mexico Department of Justice has reclaimed roughly $12 billion in federal funding, restoring critical support for schools, health care programs, and infrastructure projects across the state. The breakthrough came after judges in several multi-state lawsuits granted temporary relief from a freeze imposed by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Since January, the […]
NMSU Leads Statewide Push to Train Workforce for Nation’s Nuclear Security Mission
New Mexico State University (NMSU) is playing a leading role in a growing statewide effort to prepare a new generation of workers for one of the country’s most vital security missions: the safe handling and production of plutonium components used in nuclear deterrence. On July 21, 2025, NMSU outlined its contributions to the Plutonium Workforce […]
Albuquerque Public Schools Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Elevate Native American Student Success
In response to long‑standing educational disparities, Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) has released a strategic initiative aimed at improving outcomes for its Native American student population. Representing roughly 6,800 students or about 10 percent of its enrollment in the 2023–24 school year, these youth have historically faced higher absenteeism and lower academic performance across reading, math, […]
New Mexico Joins Nationwide Fight Against Sudden Federal School Funding Freeze
A wave of urgency has swept through New Mexico’s education community as the state joined 22 others in a lawsuit over a sudden federal funding freeze for schools. The move united a broad coalition of attorneys general and governors nationwide in their battle against the unprecedented decision to freeze $6.8 billion in K-12 and adult […]
APS Launches ‘Being a Good Relative’ to Empower Native Students Across New Mexico
It’s no secret that Native students have faced longstanding attendance gaps and achievement disparities for years in New Mexico. To address this concern, Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) has partnered with Native-led groups, including the One Generation Fund, to introduce the “Being a Good Relative” program. According to APS, the initiative will focus on four main […]
Los Alamos Makers is Offering Free 3D Printing Summer School Program for High School Students
Dive into the world of 3D printing and design for free with the Los Alamos Makers. High school students living in Northern New Mexico, or in underserved areas like Española Valley, Pojoaque, and nearby tribal communities are qualified to join this 4-day intensive summer school program. In collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and […]
Florida Business Leaders Sound Alarm on Math Education, Warning of Workforce Skills Gap
Florida’s business leaders are raising concerns over the state’s K–12 math education, emphasizing that students are not acquiring the essential skills needed for today’s workforce. A recent report by the Florida Chamber Foundation, titled Aligning Math Education to Workforce Needs: Insights From Florida’s Employers, highlights a significant gap between the math instruction students receive and […]
NASA Funds Student Teams Tackling Drone Disaster Relief and Aviation Cybersecurity
NASA is giving university students a real-world shot at solving some of aviation’s most pressing problems—from hurricane recovery to airspace cybersecurity. Two student-led teams, from North Carolina State University and Texas A&M University, have secured funding through NASA’s University Student Research Challenge (USRC). This program, run under NASA’s Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program (TACP), isn’t just […]
Albuquerque Schools Report 13 Guns Confiscated This Year, Raising Safety Concerns
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) have reported a troubling trend: 13 firearms have been confiscated on school grounds during the current academic year. The most recent incident involved a 12-year-old student at Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative K-8 School, found with a gun in his backpack on May 5, 2025. According to the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s […]
