Gabriella Durán Blakey’s first official meeting as superintendent could include revisions to some of Albuquerque Public Schools’ short-term performance metrics. The APS board will discuss its goals, and strategies for […]
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A veto is coming on the council’s voting proposal. Here’s what you need to know.
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller plans to veto the City Council’s proposal to change the city’s voting system this week, but if councilors vote the same way they did initially, they […]
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It’s official: A new superintendent takes the reins at APS
The transition of leadership at Albuquerque Public Schools is now official. Gabriella Durán Blakey, who had been the district’s acting superintendent since March, took over Monday as the head of […]
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Albuquerque high school grad wins international video contest
The Rio Grande Bosque has always been important to Jack Barkhurst and his labor of love for the site has earned him a first place award in an international video […]
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Where are APS graduates headed?
Almost seven out of 10 graduates of Albuquerque Public Schools this year are heading for higher education — and most of them plan to remain in the city. According to […]
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City offers ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’ to adults and children
The city’s Parks and Recreation Department offered free swim lessons at the West Mesa Aquatic Center on Thursday, as part of the “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson.” The department offered lessons […]
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New Mexico a leader in chronic absenteeism in public schools according to state reports
By LEAH ROMERO Public school students in New Mexico experienced the highest increase in chronic absenteeism between 2019 and 2023 in the country, according to a recent Legislative Finance Committee report. […]
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New Mexico again ranks at the bottom for child wellbeing
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to […]
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APS wants to hear from 1,000 students by August 2026
Albuquerque Public Schools students and their families will be asked for more feedback under its Board of Education goals discussed at Wednesday’s meeting. An ad-hoc committee charged with addressing the […]
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What to expect: APS Board to discuss community engagement
Albuquerque Public Schools board members are set to discuss ways they can better engage with community members. At its June 5 meeting, the board will discuss the goals of an […]