Public Education Commission

New Mexico Public Education Commission Meeting

(Santa Fe, NM) — The Public Education Commission (PEC)will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Mabry Hall, Jerry Apodaca Education Building, 300 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM [ ... ]

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News Release

The REL Southwest Research Finds New Mexico Mathematic Standards Align With the 2009 National Test (NAEP)
(SAN ANTONIO) – The Regional Educational Laboratory – Southwest at Edvance Research, has released research findings that show that New Mexico’s mathematic standards align highly with the content on which the 2009 National Assessment of Education Progress will be based. [ ... ]

Community, Parents, and School Personnel Invited to IDEA Meeting in Grants on December 4-5
(Santa Fe, NM) — The Special Education Bureau of the Public Education Department invites members of the community, parents, and school district personnel to attend the December 4 and 5, 2008 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Advisory Panel meeting at the Grants-Cibola County School’s Board Room, located at 401 North Second Street (the corner of Washington and Second Street), Grants, New Mexico, (505) 285-2600. [ ... ]

AYP 2008
Reporting Adequate Yearly Progress as Required by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
Reports, presentations, and resources for school, parents, press

Lt. Governor Diane Denish and Secretary of Education Dr. Veronica C. García Announce School Safety Hotline
(Santa Fe, NM) – Lt. Governor Diane Denish joined Public Education Secretary Veronica C. García today to formally announce a new school safety effort, SPEAK UP New Mexico. The program offers students an anonymous tip line to report threats of weapon-related violence and other crimes at school and in the community.  A media and awareness campaign to promote school safety is also part of the program [ ... ]

Rio Rancho Teacher Named New Mexico Teacher of the Year
(Santa Fe, NM) – Public Education Secretary Veronica C. Garcia announced today that Blythe Turner of Rio Rancho Elementary School has been named the 2008-09 New Mexico Teacher of the Year [ ... ]

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Public Hearing Notice

Public Education Department Schedules Five Hearings on 12 Rules for Standards for Excellence

(Santa Fe, NM) — The Public Education Department (“Department”) has scheduled a series of five public hearings around the state during November and December regarding 12 rule changes that effect the Standards for Excellence and specific subject areas [ ... ]

Press Release | Schedule | Rules and Proposed Actions

Excellence In Education

October 2, 2008 - 51 New Mexico Public School Students Named National Merit® Semifinalists

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2006-2007 Violence and Vandalism Reporting
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