Posts Tagged ‘teacher shortage’
The Line: New Mexico’s Expanded K-5 Plus Program Comes with Concerns
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…
Read MoreThe Line: Teacher Shortage Affects New Mexico
November 9, 2018 – Gene Grant and the Line opinion panelists debate what needs to be done to address approximately 740 unfilled teacher positions in our state. Is it just a matter of pay, or is the shortage due to something deeper? Line Panelists: Michael Bird, public health consultant Tom Garrity, the Garrity Group PR…
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