Education
The Line: Public Education Department Announces Changes In Assessments
November 10, 2017 – The New Mexico Public Education Department was heavily criticized recently for proposed changes in science standards for classrooms across the state. After announcing that those changes would not take effect, PED officials announced other changes in end-of-course assessment tests that omit some controversial history and health topics. Santa Fe Reporter writer…
Read MoreThe Line: Attorney General Demands Resignation
September 29, 2017 – New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas on Monday demanded that Analee Maestas resign from her position on the Albuquerque Public Schools board after she was accused of stealing from the charter school she ran. While Maestas maintains her innocence, Balderas said the appearance of impropriety shows she is unfit for her…
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