All Denver Teachers and School Staff Must Get Vaccinated
School and child care personnel in Denver will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept. 30, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced Monday. Hancock’s order applies…
What is Critical Race Theory?
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a bill last week that restricts how current events and América’s history of racism can be taught in Texas schools. It’s…
Educator Embraces Leadership Lessons From Latino Culture
By Ann Schimke Michelle Chambers had an eighth-grade teacher who pushed her to enroll in an advanced high school program. In ninth grade, after months of struggle, another teacher…
Denver Public Schools names three finalists for superintendent
By Melanie Asmar Three school district administrators — from Florida, New York, and the Colorado city of Aurora — are finalists for the position of superintendent of Denver…
Chronic Absenteeism in Schools Is Amplified by the Pandemic
By Julia C. Martínez It was a hectic opening day of the new academic year at Doull Elementary School in southwest Denver. The school was going virtual for the…
UNM Student Body Takes Step Towards Creating Dream Campus
Dennise Martínez Recently, the University of New México’s (UNM) Student Senate passed a resolution that showed the student body’s commitment to creating institutional change to make UNM a safe…
I Was Catcalled by 11-Year-Old Boys
Cassidy Hilmar As a 17-year-old who wants to play college soccer, I spend a good chunk of my weekends refereeing soccer games. I get paid $30 per game…
New México Dream Team Sets Vision for Education Justice
Selene Vences What does it mean for the New México Dream Team (NMDT) to finally be a chartered organization at the Central New México Community College (CNM)? It…
Teachers Continue Fight After Losing Chance at Ballot Initiative
by Katherine Davis-Young Teachers nationwide wore red this week in support of public education. In Arizona, educators are vowing to continue to fight for better schools in the state,…
Invest in Kids Now: It’s Morally and Fiscally Responsible
New México has a jobs problem. We have high crime. We’re ranked 49th in the country for child well-being, showing how much our kids suffer. Our home was just ranked…