https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/new-mexico New Mexico en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:44:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/could-public-preschool-for-2-year-olds-become-the-next-pre-k/2026/08 New York City and New Mexico have started "2-K" programs. But are they sustainable? Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:44:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/could-public-preschool-for-2-year-olds-become-the-next-pre-k/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/school-districts-push-back-against-state-required-ai-reading-assessments/2026/08 Two school districts in New Mexico say the assessments could jeopardize students' data privacy. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:36:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/school-districts-push-back-against-state-required-ai-reading-assessments/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/they-said-no-to-the-federal-school-choice-program-now-3-dems-are-reconsidering/2026/03 Advocacy to get Democratic states to participate has ramped up both locally and nationally. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/they-said-no-to-the-federal-school-choice-program-now-3-dems-are-reconsidering/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/technology/esports-are-a-game-changer-how-this-leader-got-buy-in-for-student-gaming/2026/02 How one district leader turned esports into an opportunity for more than 1,500 students. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/technology/esports-are-a-game-changer-how-this-leader-got-buy-in-for-student-gaming/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-this-leader-uses-gaming-to-change-students-lives Laurie Lehman helped her district see the power of esports to illuminate new career paths for students. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-this-leader-uses-gaming-to-change-students-lives https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/this-state-is-the-first-to-offer-universal-child-care-heres-how-it-works/2025/09 Hear from the head of New Mexico's early childhood department on why universal child care is so important. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:31:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/this-state-is-the-first-to-offer-universal-child-care-heres-how-it-works/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-how-this-small-title-i-district-is-churning-out-spelling-bee-champions/2025/08 This district has won the National Spanish Spelling Bee six times. But winning isn't the only goal behind its efforts. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:29:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-how-this-small-title-i-district-is-churning-out-spelling-bee-champions/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-trumps-policies-are-already-upending-special-education/2025/05 The special ed. field is watching anxiously as the administration cuts grants and research contracts while threatening further disruption. Tue, 20 May 2025 21:26:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-trumps-policies-are-already-upending-special-education/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/the-new-teachers-aides-ai-tutors/2025/02 Teachers say the technology allows them to better meet a wide range of student needs. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/the-new-teachers-aides-ai-tutors/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-inequity-in-who-earns-seals-of-biliteracy-and-how-to-avoid-it/2024/07 Illinois and New Mexico have led the way in ensuring English learners have access to the seal of biliteracy. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:43:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-inequity-in-who-earns-seals-of-biliteracy-and-how-to-avoid-it/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-new-plan-to-raise-the-lowest-literacy-rates-in-the-nation/2024/05 Daily summer reading instruction for thousands of students is part of a bigger plan to improve literacy in New Mexico. Thu, 23 May 2024 20:58:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-new-plan-to-raise-the-lowest-literacy-rates-in-the-nation/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-case-studies-schools-use-connections-to-give-every-student-a-reason-to-attend/2024/04 Schools turn to the principles of connectedness to guide their work on attendance and engagement. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-case-studies-schools-use-connections-to-give-every-student-a-reason-to-attend/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-universal-prevention-measure-that-boosts-attendance-and-improves-behavior/2024/04 When students feel connected to school, attendance, behavior, and academic performance are better. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-universal-prevention-measure-that-boosts-attendance-and-improves-behavior/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-new-fafsa-is-a-major-headache-some-high-schools-are-trying-to-help/2024/03 High schools are scrambling to help students navigate what was supposed to be a simpler process. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:39:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-new-fafsa-is-a-major-headache-some-high-schools-are-trying-to-help/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/massachusetts-joins-short-list-of-states-providing-free-school-meals-to-all/2023/08 States are stepping in where federal COVID-relief aid dropped off. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:31:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/massachusetts-joins-short-list-of-states-providing-free-school-meals-to-all/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/earning-seals-of-biliteracy-are-beneficial-to-students-heres-what-the-research-shows/2023/06 There's emerging evidence that seals of biliteracy benefit students, but more empirical data is needed. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:13:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/earning-seals-of-biliteracy-are-beneficial-to-students-heres-what-the-research-shows/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/six-states-have-made-school-meals-free-to-all-students-will-more-follow/2023/06 The new state laws provide universal school meals permanently, affecting 8 million students. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 23:58:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/six-states-have-made-school-meals-free-to-all-students-will-more-follow/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/4-more-states-pass-science-of-reading-mandates/2023/05 Four states—and one big city district—have recently mandated changes to how schools teach early reading. Wed, 10 May 2023 20:41:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/4-more-states-pass-science-of-reading-mandates/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/support-for-universal-pre-k-grows-as-more-states-jump-on-board/2023/01 New Mexico became the latest state to approve investments in pre-K programs. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:49:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/support-for-universal-pre-k-grows-as-more-states-jump-on-board/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-updating-social-studies-expectations-in-the-critical-race-theory-era/2023/01 Always a focal point for controversy, updating what students should know in history class became especially charged in late 2021 and 2022. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 22:27:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-updating-social-studies-expectations-in-the-critical-race-theory-era/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-these-teachers-center-student-voice-in-science-class/2022/12 Three award-winning teachers discuss connecting curricula to students’ lives and helping kids see themselves as scientists. Tue, 27 Dec 2022 05:01:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-these-teachers-center-student-voice-in-science-class/2022/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-related-ballot-measures-to-watch-this-midterm-election/2022/10 Voters in six states will decide on issues ranging from more funding for free school meals and the arts to reining in the state board. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:46:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-related-ballot-measures-to-watch-this-midterm-election/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-sports-participation-drops-raising-concern-about-physical-learning-loss/2022/09 But interest in e-sports and inclusive teams is rising. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 21:00:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-sports-participation-drops-raising-concern-about-physical-learning-loss/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/goodbye-to-covid-vaccine-testing-mandates-what-that-means-for-schools/2022/09 The changes come after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its COVID-19 guidance for schools. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:50:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/goodbye-to-covid-vaccine-testing-mandates-what-that-means-for-schools/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/governor-substitutes-at-elementary-school-amid-chronic-staff-shortages/2022/01 The omicron variant has ravaged New Mexico schools, leaving a wave of staff and student absences. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 23:51:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/governor-substitutes-at-elementary-school-amid-chronic-staff-shortages/2022/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/revising-americas-racist-past/2022/01 How the 'critical race theory' debate is crashing headlong into efforts to update social studies standards. Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:39:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/revising-americas-racist-past/2022/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 There's a $17,000 per student difference between the highest- and lowest-spending states. High-poverty schools suffer especially. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:54:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-day-school-weeks-new-research-examines-the-benefits-and-drawbacks/2021/10 More than 1,600 districts have 4-day weeks. While students report more time for sleep and hobbies, academics lag, according to a new study. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:10:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-day-school-weeks-new-research-examines-the-benefits-and-drawbacks/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 Here’s a map showing grades for all the states on this year’s Quality Counts summative report card, on which the nation gets a C overall. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09