The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education has approved a $2.15 billion budget for the next fiscal year — which will go toward educating, feeding, busing and otherwise serving almost […]
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Albuquerque Public Schools awarded $6.9M for federal clean bus initiative
By SHAUNEEN MIRANDA As part of its ongoing effort to replace diesel-fueled school buses, the Biden administration on Wednesday said it will provide approximately 530 school districts across nearly all states […]
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What to expect: APS board to finalize $2.15 billion budget
Albuquerque Public Schools board members are set to finalize the budget for next school year at their May 29 special meeting. The budget the board will decide on includes $2.15 […]
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Elder bids farewell to Albuquerque Public Schools
Scott Elder says his time in Albuquerque Public Schools has been filled with victories and challenges. Elder, who officially retires June 30 as superintendent of New Mexico’s largest school district, […]
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School calendar case heading back to court
A hearing has been scheduled for June 18 in a lawsuit between New Mexico school districts and the state’s Public Education Department, to determine whether outside parties can participate in […]
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Two seats open on APS audit committee
Albuquerque Public Schools is looking for two community members to serve on the district’s audit committee. They will serve alongside board members, the superintendent and the district’s chief financial officer. […]
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A Lakota student’s feather plume was cut off her cap during commencement at Farmington High School
ASSOCIATED PRESS A Lakota student’s traditional feather plume was cut off her graduation cap during her high school commencement ceremony this week in northwestern New Mexico. It was during the […]
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Are APS students prepared for life after high school?
Teachers and staff in Albuquerque Public Schools have a lot of work to do in terms of helping students build the skills they’ll need for success after leaving the district. […]
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Gaza Solidarity Encampment defies UNM’s ultimatum for 12 hours before State Police arrive
BY AUSTIN FISHER / Source NM Twelve hours after the deadline to either pack up and leave or face more police raids, the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at the University of New […]
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Judge halts 180-day mandate
A district court judge late Friday issued a temporary restraining order preventing the New Mexico Public Education Department from enforcing a rule that mandates at least 180 days of instruction […]