1.3 million students in U.S. are homeless
New law to expand services for kids without homes
New law to expand services for kids without homes
Exams only one indicator of students’ learning
Many graduates are unprepared for college-level work
“A couple of class sizes are troubling,” said Dan Snowberger, 9-R superintendent, to the board Wednesday night. “Fort Lewis Mesa and Riverview both have a fourth-grade class with 29 students.…
Riverhouse adds hands-on lessons about nutrition, growing process
Fall semester began Monday
Kimberly Zacher, right, gave permission for her daughter, Kaley Zacher, to be paddled twice at Southwest Laurents Elementary School. Although the use of corporal punishment in American schools has declined…
‘We sliced and dissected the brains’
New Mexico Public Education Secretary Hanna Skandera says more than 70 percent of principals at previously struggling schools who participated in a mentorship program saw their grades increase by at…
Low-income kindergartners are entering school with stronger math and reading skills, narrowing the academic gap with their affluent peers and reversing a decades-old trend, according to recently released research.Associated Press…
A new survey found that 59.8 percent of full-time college students ages 18 to 22 drank at least monthly, compared with 51.5 percent of young adults not in college.Associated Press…
‘The conversation should start at home’
Because few minority college graduates are choosing to become teachers, it is increasingly difficult to recruit minorities into classrooms where they could potentially boost the performance of minority children and…
We’ve worked hard to keep budget cuts as far away from our students as possible. Last spring was a tough budget season, as the district couldn’t count on any new…
Members of the Cultivating Coders staff were assisting students who were finishing up projects recently in anticipation of presenting them during a ceremony. The Albuquerque-based technology company started teaching free…
Teacher Kris DeCorby says the most challenging aspect of working with divorced families is often ensuring both parents receive the same communication with the school.Associated Press file Family photos aren’t…
Snowberger says separation would be smooth
Three-quarters of parents of children aged 8 to 14 were willing to postpone retirement to pay for their children’s college costs, the survey of 1,086 households found.Durango Herald file Tim…
‘Lego bomber’ engineers miniature sculptures in urban settings
Recruitment starts for parents willing to sell school tax increase
Students on team with kids from Australia, Argentina
Starting school in afternoon offers surprising boost
Animas High School student Emily Vierling, second from right, with three of her seven honors fellows, is aboard the Exploration Vehicle Nautilus as part of her fellowship with the Ocean…
New course expected to attract students to college
Playful stories can prepare young children for transition
Committee to meet every Thursday for multi-pronged approach