NM PED Invites Public Input on Court‑Ordered Yazzie/Martinez Remedial Action Plan
The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) will host a series of 12 community meetings throughout August, seeking public feedback to guide the state’s remedial action plan required by the Yazzie/Martinez court ruling. The meetings respond directly to an April decision by First Judicial District Court Judge Matthew Wilson, who concluded New Mexico has not […]
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 […]
Non-profit Groups Memo Urges States to Act on Special Education Crisis
In July 2025, Bellwether Education Partners issued a wide‑ranging memo on behalf of nearly eight million students with disabilities, warning that the first half of the Trump administration had introduced a cascade of policy shifts that imperil access to special education services. Bellwether reports that in 2022–23, more than 15 percent of public school students […]
One Big Beautiful Bill: How America’s First Federal School Voucher Program Works, Who It Helps, and What You Need to Know Before Joining
The One Big Beautiful Bill is a pioneering move made by Congress on July 4 to reshape education funding in America. The package, estimated to cost upwards of $25 billion annually, introduces the nation’s first-ever federal school voucher-style initiative through a system of tax credits for individuals who donate to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). This […]
Building Futures: How UNM Engineering Students Use Race Cars, Solar Boats, and Rockets to Launch Successful Careers
Engineering students at the University of New Mexico dedicate late nights and weekends to an unusual classroom: workshops filled with electric race cars, sleek solar-powered boats, and rockets built to soar high above the desert skies. These aren’t just ordinary class projects—they are intense competitions demanding skill, innovation, and resilience from everyone involved. UNM’s Mechanical […]
New Mexico Commits $10 Million to Modernize HVAC and Electrical Systems in Public Schools
New Mexico has embarked on a significant initiative to modernize the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical infrastructure in its public schools. As Senate Bill 125 was signed into law earlier this year, the law allocates $10 million annually beginning in the 2025–2026 fiscal year to fund critical upgrades in school buildings across […]
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’s $170 Million Faculty Expansion Plan Falls Short, Legislative Review Finds
A landmark $170 million state investment aimed at reversing critical workforce shortages in nursing, teaching, and social work across New Mexico’s public colleges has fallen short of its goals, state budget officials reported this month. The plan was first launched in 2022 and was intended to expand teaching capacity at 13 of the state’s public […]
UNM Unveils $600 Million Medical School Expansion to Tackle Statewide Doctor Shortage
The University of New Mexico revealed plans this week to significantly expand its medical education programs in response to the state’s worsening shortage of physicians and other healthcare professionals. At a meeting of the Legislative Finance Committee in Albuquerque on Tuesday, UNM officials laid out an ambitious strategy to nearly double enrollment in its School […]
New Mexico Sets Ground Rules for AI Use in Schools Amid Rising Concerns
It’s an emerging reality in classrooms nationwide: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking over education, bringing both opportunities and new challenges. As students and teachers find themselves at the intersection of excitement and uncertainty over AI-driven technologies, New Mexico’s Public Education Department (PED) has established guidelines to acknowledge this tension and safeguard student privacy while ensuring […]