The picture of homelessness for many Albuquerque residents is likely one of a panhandler at an intersection or bus stop who is almost always an adult male. But that picture […]
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APS Board president says she’s focused on closing gap in student outcomes
Danielle Gonzales says her Albuquerque Public Schools education served her well. But she also knows that not everyone can say the same. She graduated from Valley High School, then went […]
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Rio Grande High School holds memorials for baseball player
Baseball players from Rio Grande High School, Eldorado High School and Manzano High School gathered Wednesday afternoon to honor a student athelete who died Tuesday morning after collapsing on the […]
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APS wants your input on how your kid’s school is doing
Albuquerque Public Schools wants to know how it’s doing. The district is collecting responses from APS families to its Quality of Education and Family Engagement Survey through March 29. The […]
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Woof! Woof! Woof! March Madness watch party for UNM Lobos set for Civic Plaza
Looking for a spot to watch the Lobos compete in the first round of the NCAA tournament? The city is hosting a March Madness watch party on Civic Plaza tomorrow […]
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Growing ABQ’s future workforce
Albuquerque businesses took matters into their own hands this week, reaching out to students as possible solutions to their future workforce needs. The Albuquerque Public Schools Apprenticeship Council hosted its […]
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What to expect: Is APS meeting its math proficiency goal for Black students and the Yazzie/Martinez agreement?
Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education members will discuss the district’s progress toward increasing math proficiency at Wednesday’s regular meeting. Administrators Dr. Antonio Gonzales, Dr. Channell Segura and Dr. Richard […]
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Education wins and loses at the Legislature
The 2024 legislative session contained one big victory for public education and a few disappointments, the head of the local teachers’ union said Wednesday. “In general, it has not been […]
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CNM to host summit for women in trades
Rosie the Riveter is a symbolic icon — a woman who can do her part on the factory floor and keep the manufacturing industry going. She’s got a growing number […]
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Special Help Wanted: 86% of APS teacher vacancies are for special education teachers
The Albuquerque Public Schools district needs more than 100 special education teachers to fill vacancies in its 176 individual schools. According to the district’s job listings on Thursday afternoon, 120 […]