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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: Martinez Administration Announces Changes In Teacher Evaluations
April 7, 2017 – Governor Martinez announced this week that the Public Education Department will make changes to the state’s controversial teacher evaluation system. Teachers will now be allowed to take six sick days before being penalized in their evaluations. Current teacher contracts allow 10 sick days, but the evaluation system previously penalized teachers for…
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