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Barbara McLachlan outlines potential legislation in 2023

As a former teacher, the state representative has her eye set on changes to education

DATE: Jan 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado voters may be asked to forgo their future TABOR refunds so the state can boost school funding

Two Democrats in the legislature plan to introduce a bill eliminating future Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights Refunds

DATE: Jan 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Education Commissioner stepping down July

Katy Anthes oversaw multiple challenges during her six-year tenure, including the most challenging crisis ever in public education — the pandemic.

DATE: Dec 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

PED says it issued 4,000+ new teacher licenses. But there are still hundreds of vacancies.

Unpacking the numbers of applications, unfilled positions in New Mexico public schools

DATE: Dec 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Centura Sports Performance Center to break ground in fall 2023

Centura Health donates $4 million to Fort Lewis College for new athletic training and physical therapy center

DATE: Dec 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexicans waiting on Congress for public education funding

Democratic federal delegation is trying to push a bill through before the end of the year and a government shutdown

DATE: Dec 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Lawmakers question whether statewide school internet network will function in rural areas

State officials aim to set up same broadband connection for all NM schools by 2027

DATE: Dec 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

NM relaxes testing for students on track to graduate in 2024

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico is relaxing requirements for some high school students by eliminating the need to pass standardized tests as a way to demonstrate they're ready to graduate, the stat...

DATE: Dec 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

Voters approve Prop. FF, clearing way for school meals program funded by cutting tax breaks for the wealthy

The new program will give all Colorado public school students access to free breakfasts and lunches, regardless of household income

DATE: Nov 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Community-led program asks what can be done for local youths struggling

Team UP for Students seeks to use programs already in place for La Plata County youths

DATE: Nov 7, 2022 | CATEGORY:

AG is among 4 finalists for Northern New Mexico College post

ESPANOLA, N.M. – New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas is one of four finalists being considered for president of Northern New Mexico College, according to media reports. Balderas is l...

DATE: Oct 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Move over athletics, Durango High School launches esports

Students compete against other high schools in western Colorado to crown the best gamers

DATE: Oct 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News