HB 111 will support teachers with training to better serve culturally and linguistically diverse students, particularly in rural New Mexico
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Representative Salazar’s HB 111, “Cultural and Linguistic Education Support,” funding Regional Education Cooperatives (RECs) to provide professional development to staff and teachers for culturally and linguistically responsive instruction.
“New Mexico is not like other states. Our diversity is our strength and it presents unique opportunities for how we leverage our ... Continued
This legislative session, our coalition advocated for substantial and long-term change for all New Mexican students. Our policy proposals, budget requests, and goals presented thoughtful, community, and evidenced-based approaches towards an equitable and culturally responsive education that our children need to succeed.
With your support, Transform Education NM shared important components of an equitable educational system with our elected leaders. We promoted the need for a deep funding investment into the education system for at-risk students and significant ... Continued
By Andrew Oxford and Robert Nott published in the Santa Fe New Mexican
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham came into office like many of her predecessors: with one court order after another hanging over her head.
The state’s prison system is still under a settlement agreement from the 1970s. The state’s services for people with developmental disabilities ... Continued
Today, HB 182 passed the Senate Education Committee. Yesterday, HB 111 passed Senate Finance Committee. Now, with only two days left in the session, we need these vital multicultural bills to be heard on the Senate Floor.
Please call Senator Wirth and ask that he call HB 111 and HB 182 to be heard on the Senate Floor before the session ends.
HB 182 calls on the Public Education Department to develop a plan to improve literacy and biliteracy programs, because we know ... Continued
HB 159 “Multicultural Education Framework” is sponsored by Representatives Tomás E. Salazar, Christine Trujillo, and Derrick J. Lente.
It aligns the New Mexico Indian Education Act, Hispanic Education Act, and Bilingual Multicultural Act to establish a foundation in the public education system for supporting the education of culturally and linguistically diverse students across New Mexico.
We need you to contact Senators Mary Kay Papen and John Arthur Smith TODAY and ask that HB 159 either be heard in Senate Finance ... Continued
By Sylvia Ulloa, New Mexico In Depth
A bill that would put New Mexico children’s heritage and culture at the center of education is racing to the finish line along with the 2019 legislative session.
Co-sponsored by Rep. Tomas Salazar, HB 159 would set up a parallel structure in the Public Education Department ... Continued
Reading is a crucial skill not only for college and career readiness, but to help navigate everyday life. That’s why we need your help ensuring every child in New Mexico is better equipped to learn how to read.
Tomorrow, the Senate Education Committee will discuss HB 182, a crucial bill for advancing literacy and biliteracy in our state.
HB 182 calls on the Public Education Department to develop a plan to improve literacy and biliteracy programs, because classrooms can ... Continued
Michelle Soto, Published 4:22 a.m. MT March 10, 2019 in the Las Cruces Sun-News
In the last semester of my grade-school education, my priorities have become a little different than your typical high school senior.
While most of my classmates are preoccupied with leaving behind some kind of legacy through senior class pranks, gifts or unique prom outfits, my focus is invested in leaving behind a different kind of legacy.
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In the final stretch of this legislative session, a number of bills supporting a more inclusive education system - one that supports the diverse languages and cultures of our students - will be decided on in committee this week.
Tomorrow, the Senate Education Committee will discuss HB 111, HB 120, and HB 159, and we need you to show your support for a multicultural education system.
We know students perform better when their materials and coursework are relevant to their identity. ... Continued
Pivotal decisions are being made right now at the Roundhouse for the future of New Mexico’s children, including how their cultures, heritages, and languages are honored by our public education system.
Tomorrow, the Senate Education Committee will discuss HB 159 and we need you to show your support for a multicultural framework in our schools.
HB 159 aligns the New Mexico Indian Education Act, Hispanic Education Act, and Bilingual Multicultural Act to establish a foundation in the public education ... Continued