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In New Mexico educational outcomes are low overall, and they’re even lower for special education. In May the Governor announced a new special education office to help improve those outcomes. On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll discuss closing the achievement gap for special needs students.
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order in May creating a new Office of Special Education after a bill stalled during the legislative session. Advocates applauded the move, but the state’s largest school district recently announced it’s cutting certain special education classes.
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About one in 60 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) nationwide, and that rate is rising. The New Mexico Public Education Department…
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There are as many pathways to a job or career in New Mexico as there are people. Some face more obstacles, though, and if regular high school doesn’t work…
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Tucked inside a major education bill New Mexico lawmakers are considering is an age cap that would ban public schools from getting funding for students…
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Let’s Talk New Mexico 2/7 8a: Early childhood is a crucial time for learning and development. It’s on the minds of many lawmakers this session, and…
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New Mexico’s Public Education Department lost a case in federal court last month for underfunding state special education programs. And a state audit…
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An audit released today found weaknesses and deficiencies when it comes to funding requirements for special education. State Auditor Tim Keller said New…