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 […]
Addressing Workforce Needs: Northern New Mexico College’s Radiation Control Technician Program
The expansion of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has heightened the demand for skilled technicians in nuclear technology. In response, Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) offers a Radiation Control Technician (RCT) program, equipping students with the necessary skills to meet this growing need. LANL has experienced significant growth, with its workforce increasing from approximately 11,743 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The AI Upskill Boom: How Non-STEM Professionals Future-Proof Their Jobs
AI goes beyond computer science now. Professionals from non-technical backgrounds—including nurses, teachers, and business leaders—are enrolling in artificial intelligence (AI) courses to remain relevant in their careers. Universities all throughout the United States—including Carnegie Mellon and Johns Hopkins—report increasing demand in artificial intelligence education from persons outside the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field, […]
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 […]
