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Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (952+ words) Atreus is part of the inaugural class of infants and toddlers receiving free preschool in a citywide program in San Antonio, Texas. It's something his mother doesn't take for granted. As a child, she herself wasn't able to start preschool…...
CDE seeks feedback on proposed revisions to high school math standards
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (194+ words) The Colorado Department of Education is seeking input from educators, parents, families, students and community members on proposed revisions to the state's high school mathematics academic standards. The public comment period will remain open until Monday, Feb. 16. These academic standards…...
Is your child ready to register for kindergarten? Here's what experts look for
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (562+ words) New federal data shows about two-thirds of the nation's 3- to 5-year-olds are on track to enter kindergarten. But being ready for school involves a lot more than a child's ability to count or recite their ABCs. While there's growing interest…...
‘Grandeur’ determines champion at Farmington Municipal School District Spelling Bee
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (401+ words) After 21 rounds of spelling during the Farmington Municipal School District Spelling'Bee, Cuillena Spacek, who attends Pinon Hills Academy, successfully spelled the word "grandeur," securing her spot as the champion for the 20252026 school year. The spelling bee was held at Piedra…...
Dolores library board to hire consultant for workplace assessment
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (678+ words) The Dolores Public Library Board voted this week to issue a request for proposals to hire an outside consultant to assess the library's workplace. Board members had discussed the step as a way to better understand internal operations during the…...
N.M. workforce development programs see rapid growth
1+ week, 5+ day ago (357+ words) New Mexico's workforce development programs for adults grew significantly statewide in the most recent fiscal year, according to the Adult Education Division of the New Mexico Higher Education Department. In fiscal year 2025, statewide enrollment in the Integrated Education and Training…...
New PCC Southwest VP Lisa Molina highlights love of community and students
4+ week, 10+ hour ago (405+ words) Lisa Molina began her role Monday as Pueblo Community College Southwest's new vice president. She previously served as PCC's director of student services and has worked at the college since 2018. "This isn't just a career move for me, I genuinely…...
New Mexico to offer 3,000 paid internships for high school students
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (293+ words) The New Mexico Public Education Department announced high school students can apply for up to 3,000 paid summer internships in 2026, giving them hands-on work experience in careers ranging from health care to technology. Launched in 2021, the Summer Enrichment Internship Program will…...
Fort Lewis College expands off-grid solar effort for Navajo Nation families
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (298+ words) Fort Lewis College's Fundamental Needs Oasis Project and the Rural Clean Energy Partnership are expanding off-grid solar power and clean water access for Navajo Nation families " with high school and college students leading the installations. A $150,000 grant from the Honnold…...
Pueblo Community College Southwest names Lisa Molina as new vice president
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (228+ words) Pueblo Community College Southwest named Lisa Molina, director of student services, vice president. She will begin Monday, Jan. 5. As director of student services, Molina oversaw student support, enrollment efforts and regional partnerships, according to a PCC Southwest news release. She…...