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Our Reading Crisis Deserves an Urgent Response: Smaller K-3 classes

Submitted by Mandi Torrez, educator In 2022, 79% of New Mexico fourth graders could not read proficiently according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). New Mexicoโ€™s fourth grade cohort has never reached more than 24% reading proficiency since NAEPโ€™s inception in 1998.  Yet, one strategy implemented in other states has not been tried […]

Posted inUncategorized

Our Reading Crisis Deserves an Urgent Response: Smaller K-3 classes

Submitted by Mandi Torrez, educator In 2022, 79% of New Mexico fourth graders could not read proficiently according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). New Mexicoโ€™s fourth grade cohort has never reached more than 24% reading proficiency since NAEPโ€™s inception in 1998.  Yet, one strategy implemented in other states has not been tried […]

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EVCA Partners with Varsity Tutors for Schools to Provide Resources for Students

Estancia Valley Classical Academy has agreed to a partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide academic resources for all district students at no cost until 2030. The Varsity Tutors for Schools platform integrates interactive study tools, collaborative workspaces and tutoring resources, including: The partnership extends from now until June 30, 2030. ECVA joins over […]

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Kukri Chicken offering free sandwiches to celebrate grand opening

Kukri Chicken Tikka Tenders is celebrating the opening of its newest location by giving away free chicken sandwiches and supporting a good cause. Kukriโ€™s fourth location will have its debut at The BLOCK in Rio Rancho on Sept. 18. Any customer who shows they are following one of Kukriโ€™s social media platforms will get a […]

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