Education Department

Native American youth make up 15% of the total child population in New Mexico, and they often face more challenges around things like economic wellbeing. A new report called “Being a Good Relative” highlights how these can impact academic achievement, and why more holistic approaches can help Native students succeed. The study was created by One Generation. KUNM spoke with Tracie Benally, who is Diné and director of community insights with One Generation.

New Mexico ranks 20th in the nation for adult education outcomes, according to the federal Office of Career and Technical Education. That’s a big jump from seven years ago, when the state was in 50th place.

Richelle Montoya, vice president of the Navajo Nation, told state lawmakers on the Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee on Thursday her community is concerned about its schools in the face of federal funding cuts.

Testimony ended today in the three-day trial of SFR v. Gov. Susana Martinez with Mark Zusman, who co-owns the newspaper and two other weeklies, saying all…