Education

Federal shutdown threatens Head Start; N.M. Dem introduces bill to extend protections

Children play during aftercare for the Head Start program at Easterseals South Florida, Jan. 29, in Miami. Rebecca Blackwell/AP File…

October 23, 2025

New Mexico’s Opportunity Scholarship receives national recognition for free college tuition policy

College enrollment up, according to Higher Education Department marking continued growth across the state

October 22, 2025

Are Turning Point USA chapters headed to Farmington schools?

National organization focuses on promoting freedom loving, American values

October 18, 2025

Bloomfield School Board candidates address retention, achievement, accountability

A meet-and-greet hosted by Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce offers candidates a platform to address voters

October 17, 2025

Bloomfield Schools to host first Cultural Night

Festival is district wide initiative that will promote unity in district

October 17, 2025

Yazzie/Martinez draft plan angers Indigenous education experts and advocates

The final plan is due Nov. 3

October 16, 2025

San Juan College to host ribbon-cutting for classroom facility

State funded facility will serve high-demand programs

October 15, 2025

Central Consolidated Schools Board of Education approves upgraded technology distribution

Tech initiative seeks to close digital gaps and expand access to rural students

October 13, 2025

Public Education Department submits Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan draft to court

Feedback draws attention to underserved student populations

October 10, 2025

New Mexico school districts split $35 million in state funds for school security improvements

State Sen. Michael Padilla (D-Albuquerque) pushed to include funds for security technology and infrastructure at all 89 of New Mexico's…

October 10, 2025

San Juan College Building Trades Program to host open house

Student craftsmanship to be showcased

October 10, 2025

New vice president of Workforce and Economic Development appointed at San Juan College

Experience includes student preparedness

October 10, 2025

Higher Education Department offers loan relief for rural veterinarians

Program joins high-priority fields eligible for loan repayments focused on by department

October 6, 2025

‘Feels like home’: Deb Haaland takes campaign to Northern Navajo Fair Parade

Democrat candidate for governor speaks on federal shutdown and campaign interests

October 5, 2025

Student projects at Northern Navajo Fair highlight family and culture

Fair celebrates the strength of family

October 3, 2025

Parents call for transparency of Aztec Municipal Schools after substance is found on campus

District leaders encourage parent questions

October 3, 2025

San Juan County schools seek General Obligation Bond this election

Bond would allow for improvements to infrastructure

October 3, 2025

San Juan College crowns Rhianna Carel as Ms. Indigenous 2025

Carel says she will carry traditional teachings into her tenure

October 2, 2025

Online petition calling for merger of Farmington and Piedra Vista High Schools

Citing need for collaboration, proposal seeks to unite school’s athletic teams

October 2, 2025

Accountability, transparency needed in education spending, Native survey respondents say

People add their ideas for improving public education in New Mexico to a poster filled with sticky notes at an…

October 1, 2025

Elementary Reading Initiative aims to boost grade-level proficiency in Farmington schools

District identifies trends across campuses

September 26, 2025

Native Forward Scholars Fund receives $50 million from MacKenzie Scott

Investment is largest award for Indian Country and scales Native Forward’s 55-Year impact as scholarship demands surge 35%

September 25, 2025

Future Focused Education receives $35,000 community grant

Taco Bell Foundation supports New Mexico youths

September 25, 2025

gallupARTS declines New Mexico Arts Grant

Council says artistic expression is at stake under current presidential administration

September 25, 2025