New Mexico Sees Another Jump in College Enrollment Thanks to Free Tuition Programs
New Mexico colleges and universities are seeing more students walk through their doors—again. For the second straight year, the state reported a rise in college enrollment. Spring 2025 numbers show a 4.2% increase over the same time last year, adding more than 5,000 students across public campuses. What’s driving the growth? State officials point to […]
Rio Rancho Public Schools Breaks Ground on New Independence High School Building
On the last day of the school year, Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS) marked a significant milestone by breaking ground on a new facility for Independence High School. The upcoming 41,000-square-foot building, located on Northern Boulevard just east of Rockaway, is set to nearly double the school’s current capacity, accommodating up to 350 students upon […]
U.S. Teacher Stress Levels Hit Record Highs, Surpassing Pandemic Peak, New Survey Finds
A new nationwide survey from Prodigy Education has revealed that U.S. teachers are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress—surpassing even the peak anxiety reported during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings paint a sobering picture of the American education system, exposing how mounting behavioral issues, financial strain, and a growing sense of fatigue are […]
Idaho’s House Bill 93: Expanding School Choice or Undermining Public Education?
Idaho Governor Brad Little recently signed House Bill 93 into law, introducing a $50 million Parental Choice Tax Credit program. This legislation offers refundable tax credits up to $5,000 per student for private schooling or homeschooling expenses, increasing to $7,500 for special needs students. House Bill 93 was introduced to expand educational choice in Idaho […]
NMPED Reports Special Education Act Passed Senate, Advances to the House for Consideration
The Special Education Act has cleared the Senate and is now under review in the House according to the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED). This legislative development seeks to improve the accessibility and quality of special education offerings all over the state. The proposed legislation aims to solve current issues with the special education […]
