Education – Albuquerque Journal

Education – Albuquerque Journal

Some of APS’ right-sizing efforts will save the district money. Others aren’t so simple.

APS expects to see immediate savings after choosing to repurpose one of its schools earlier this year.

Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 at 4:28PM

Green chiles into bioplastics? New Mexico students place 4th at international science fair

While farmers often use sheets of black plastic mulch on their fields that degrade after a year or so, the students designed an alternative that doesn't break down into microplastics or end up in landfills.

Monday, June 12th, 2023 at 6:27PM

APS Superintendent Scott Elder to step down at the end of next school year

The Albuquerque Public Schools board is parting ways with Superintendent Scott Elder. He was officially given the full position just over two years ago. After almost an hour and a...

Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 at 9:24PM
Updated: Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 at 10:20PM

Albuquerque Public Schools poised to deny enrollment based on past expulsions, behaviors

The proposal would add language to the district's existing suspension and expulsion procedures that would prevent APS from enrolling any student who'd been expelled from any public or private school in the past 12 months, in New Mexico or beyond.

Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 at 6:36PM

Library summer reading program kicks off this weekend. Here's how to participate.

"Our primary push (with the summer reading program) is to encourage young people to read more, to keep their brains exercised and ready to go back to school in the fall," said the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Public Library's senior youth librarian.

Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at 6:25PM

Appeals court revives lawsuit over Albuquerque teacher who allegedly called student a ‘bloody Indian.’

After a two-year appeal, the lawsuit is back on track in district court.

Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at 6:08PM

When will educational assistants and other school employees see their raises?

EAs deserve more than a minimum salary of $12,000 per year, many seemed to think during this legislative session. But when will they start seeing those raises?

Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 4:15PM

APS hosting job fair in effort to fill hundreds of vacancies

APS's biggest needs are in special education teachers, educational assistants and bus drivers.

Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 at 3:21PM

The APS board approved an almost $2.2 billion budget Wednesday evening, almost a 12% increase.

Funding from the state has grown even though the district's enrollment continues to decline, district officials say.

Published: Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 6:36AM
Updated: Friday, May 26th, 2023 at 10:09AM

Sidestepping the Legislature, governor creates new special education office

The executive order will create a new special education office aimed at jump starting special education in New Mexico.

Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 7:33PM