/tags/english-language-learners English Language Learners en-US Copyright Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:21:19 GMT /local-news/2020-10-26/voices-behind-the-vote-providing-for-families-needs-and-facing-racial-injustice-head-on As voters head to the polls, the disparate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are top of mind for many, as are the racial inequities baked into every aspect… Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:21:19 GMT /local-news/2020-10-26/voices-behind-the-vote-providing-for-families-needs-and-facing-racial-injustice-head-on Hannah Colton /local-news/2020-06-24/lets-talk-educational-inequities-in-a-covid-world Let's Talk New Mexico 6/25, 8a: Teachers, parents and students are facing tough questions about what classes will look like as the pandemic stretches into… Thu, 25 Jun 2020 01:55:14 GMT /local-news/2020-06-24/lets-talk-educational-inequities-in-a-covid-world Hannah Colton /public-health-new-mexico/2019-11-04/whats-at-stake-in-albuquerques-school-board-election Voters in Albuquerque will choose three new school board members on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Those officials will shape the district’s budget and policies, and… Tue, 05 Nov 2019 02:30:51 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-11-04/whats-at-stake-in-albuquerques-school-board-election Hannah Colton /public-health-new-mexico/2019-07-03/yazzie-attorney-education-funding-still-too-scarce The New Mexico legislature this spring passed increases in education funding, in response to a judge’s order saying the state has violated the… Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:31:09 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-07-03/yazzie-attorney-education-funding-still-too-scarce Hannah Colton /public-health-new-mexico/2019-05-21/aps-budget-would-boost-funding-for-at-risk-students Albuquerque Public Schools has finalized a nearly $1.5 billion budget. It reflects a nearly 14% hike in state funding, even though enrollment is dropping.… Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:35 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-05-21/aps-budget-would-boost-funding-for-at-risk-students Hannah Colton /public-health-new-mexico/2019-01-22/lets-talk-fixing-education-in-new-mexico Let’s Talk New Mexico 1/24 8a: Fixing inequalities in New Mexico’s public school system is a top priority for lawmakers this year. This Thursday morning… Tue, 22 Jan 2019 22:48:48 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-01-22/lets-talk-fixing-education-in-new-mexico Hannah Colton /public-health-new-mexico/2019-01-15/gov-promises-more-education-money-to-underserved-communities This is the year for an overhaul of New Mexico’s public education system. That was at the heart of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s message to lawmakers… Wed, 16 Jan 2019 01:13:26 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-01-15/gov-promises-more-education-money-to-underserved-communities Hannah Colton /public-health-new-mexico/2019-01-14/lawmakers-eye-educational-equity-as-budget-debate-begins Public education is the top issue as state lawmakers begin their 60-day session on Tuesday, and there’s oil and gas money to spend.Every school district… Tue, 15 Jan 2019 01:34:26 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-01-14/lawmakers-eye-educational-equity-as-budget-debate-begins Hannah Colton /public-health-new-mexico/2018-09-29/prominent-state-lawmaker-threatens-transparency-of-public-education-meeting A prominent New Mexico lawmaker threatened to shut the public out of a legislative committee meeting concerning a landmark education lawsuit after… Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:41:26 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2018-09-29/prominent-state-lawmaker-threatens-transparency-of-public-education-meeting Hannah Colton /public-health-new-mexico/2018-08-21/interpreter-training-program-aims-to-foster-n-m-industry When a hospital or doctor’s office sees a patient who doesn’t speak English, federal law requires the institution to hire an interpreter. But the need for… Tue, 21 Aug 2018 23:17:06 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2018-08-21/interpreter-training-program-aims-to-foster-n-m-industry Hannah Colton