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Public Education Secretary Karen Trujillo

NMiF: The Line panel - education

May 2, 2019 – Executive Producer Kevin McDonald sits down for New Mexico in Focus’ first one-on-one with the state’s new secretary of the Public Education Department, Karen Trujillo. They talk about her vision for educating New Mexico’s children and whether education policymakers need classroom experience. Guests: Karen Trujillo, New Mexico Secretary of Public Education

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The Line: New Mexico’s Expanded K-5 Plus Program Comes with Concerns

Line K5 Plus

April 26, 2019 – A new approach to boosting New Mexico’s struggling education system is already experiencing some growing pains. Lawmakers this year approved new money for the K-5 Plus Program, which would offer 25 extra days of school for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. But some districts are having a hard time finding…

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