New Mexico Public Education Department

As new numbers indicate that New Mexico fourth and eighth graders have the lowest reading scores in the nation, state education agencies announced they will host the second annual free Summer Reading Program beginning in June to try and curb summer reading loss.

Schools across the country saw students chronically absent post-pandemic, with New Mexico one of the hardest hit. However, the state Public Education Department recently reported a significant decrease in students missing school last year.

A bill mandating more training for school board members and requiring more disclosure on campaign donations is on its way to the governor’s desk after lengthy debate on the House floor that sparked tensions around the Public Education Department and local control in schools.

As New Mexico students continue to lag behind nationally, lawmakers in the last session not only extended instructional time, but allocated $20 million to expand learning opportunities outside the classroom. This is the last week for local education agencies and their partner organizations to apply for the funds.

As schools across the state start their summer vacations, there are concerns about what classrooms will look like when educators and students return for the fall semester. The state is experiencing a teacher shortage crisis, with more than 1,000 licensed educator positions unfilled and 40% of districts reporting severe overall staffing shortages, ranging from educational assistants to bus drivers.

The Public Education Department celebrated educators for keeping the graduation rate around 77%, despite the pandemic

This week’s call for National Guard volunteers to act as substitute teachers in New Mexico’s classrooms is the first in the country. Officials, teachers and advocates say the unprecedented move is a response to a crisis that has left more than 1,000 teaching positions vacant as exhausted educators leave the profession and schools struggle to stay open.

New Mexico's plan to address the needs of underserved Indigenous students hasn't been shared with tribal leaders or the public despite promises to do so last year.

New Mexico’s social studies standards haven’t been fully overhauled in 20 years, even though the state says best practice is to do so every decade. It’s…

The state Public Education Department Monday, July 26, released updated COVID-19 guidance for next school year. The next day, the CDC released stricter…