Education

McCurdy’s Volunteer ProgramCan’t Be Forced on Parents

    McCurdy Charter School’s parent volunteer program has to rely on the kindness of its parents.     While volunteerism and community service are integral parts...

Physics Used in Charter School’s Master Plan

    Quantum physics and education might not seem to have much in common, but one of the minds behind La Tierra Montessori School brought...

Española Valley Student Council Earns State Accolades

    The Española Valley High School student council racked up the accolades Feb. 16 at the 2012 New Mexico Association of Student Councils conference...

District Busts Budget

    The Española School District’s budget is currently overspent in two funds, according Finance Director Janette Trujillo, who presented the Board Feb 12 with...

Volunteer Committee Sets Goals, Plans for District

    The Española School Board approved a strategic plan Feb. 13 that revises its mission and sets six goals for the District to work...

Northern’s 2012 AuditSees Some Repeat Findings

    The State Auditor’s Office Jan. 23 released Northern New Mexico College’s 2012 audit. In it, the auditing firm Moss Adams uncovered 16 problems...

Northern’s $600K Salary BoostRequest Still Requires Funding

    Two bills that would allocate $600,000 to Northern New Mexico College, to boost the salaries of faculty to levels approaching similar institutions, have...

Mixed Reactions to Big Graduation Rate Jump

    Whether because of ever-shifting standards or by the students’ own hard work and dedication, the statistics are looking good for Española Valley High...

Woodworker Uses Skills to Help Child’s School

    The annual McCurdy Ministries’ Gala accumulates many donations for its auctions from local artists and companies, but one devoted craftsman offers his sixth...

School BoardCandidates ReportCampaign Donors

    At the Jan. 17 candidate forum sponsored by the Española chapter of the National Education Association and the Española School District’s Parent Action...

Board Candidates Have Sparse Legal Baggage

    Everyone’s path crosses with the legal system sooner or later, and it’s no different for school board candidates. While this may only amount...

Northern Adds Two Student Reps to Regent Board

    Northern New Mexico College’s Board of Regents bent the rules again for its student representative program at its Jan. 24 Board meeting, allowing...

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