Education

Special Blue Supermoon Lunar Eclipse Show Sunday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 25, 2018
Lunar eclipse. Photo by Rick Wallace
 
PEEC News:
 
At 2 p.m. Sunday at the Los Alamos Nature Center, Rick Wallace is presenting a special planetarium show about an upcoming, rare astronomical event: a Blue Supermoon Lunar Eclipse.
 
Join in a discussion about what causes solar and lunar eclipses with a focus on last years’ solar eclipse and the upcoming total lunar eclipse visible Wednesday, Jan. 31. Learn about the mythology and folklore surrounding eclipses and science behind them. This show is organized by the Pajarito Environmental Education
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Flamenco: From Spain To New Mexico Travels State​

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 25, 2018
Program for Carmen Amaya performance, ca. 1950s. Courtesy of Vivian Alarid Cuadra and Pedro Cuadra. Photo by Blair Clark., ca. 1950s. Courtesy of Vivian Alarid Cuadra and Pedro Cuadra. Photo by Blair Clark
 
MIFA News:
 
SANTA FE ― The sensual dance of flamenco has traveled the world, yet within the United States only in New Mexico is it integral to the state’s culture.
 
In November of 2015 the Museum of International Folk Art opened the most comprehensive exhibition on flamenco, celebrating this living tradition as an art form.
 
This stunning exhibition is now traveling
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UT Officials Make Public Presentation: ‘A Vision For LANL & UT’ Friday, Jan. 26 At Fuller Lodge

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 25, 2018

LANL News:

Deputy Chancellor Dr. David E. Daniel of the UT-System and Associate Dean Dr. John Ekerdt for Research, Cockrell School of Engineering, will make a presentation entitled, “A Vision for LANL & UT”, Friday, Jan. 26 at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos.

The local association of alumni of The University of Texas, The Santa Fe Chapter of The Texas Exes, is hosting the event. The public is invited for light hors doeuvres and drinks at 4:30 p.m., before the presentation, which begin at 5 p.m.

The speakers will entertain questions following their presentation. Dr. Daniel was president of UT Dallas Read More

‘Women, Science And Project Y’ Exhibit At Los Alamos County Municipal Building

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 24, 2018
Frances Dunne setting an explosives point in the spring of 1945 at R Site or Two Mile Mesa. Courtesy/Los Alamos Historical Society Photo Archives

Dorothea Hermann, left, and Lyda Speck in their crowded Women’s Army Corps barracks in 1945. An unknown WAC is moving in the background. Courtesy/Vieira Collection, Los Alamos Historical Society Photo Archives

 
By AIMEE SLAUGHTER
Los Alamos Historical Society
 
The next time you’re in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, be sure to check out the new exhibit from the Los Alamos History Museum, “Women, Science, and Project Y.”
 
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USDA Provides Funding To Increase Access To Educational And Health Care Services In Rural Areas

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 24, 2018
USDA News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett Friday announced that USDA is awarding grants for broadband projects to increase access to job training, educational and health care services in rural areas in 35 states.
 
“Broadband technology helps provide career opportunities and deliver critical medical services to rural residents,” Hazlett said. “It allows rural hospitals to better diagnose and treat patients. It helps treat people who are struggling with opioid and other substance use disorders. It also helps bring
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PEEC: See Fractals And Sea Monsters Jan. 26-27

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 24, 2018
PEEC’s updated fractal show is 7 p.m. Friday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
 
PEEC News:

Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s updated fractal show is back for one evening: at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26. This show incorporates math, science, art and nature in a full-dome planetarium show featuring original music.

Sea Monsters is a film that uncovers a time when prehistoric sea creatures come to life, will play in the planetarium at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, The
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Public Education Dept., Arts Education Community Join Forces To Adopt National Core Standards

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 23, 2018

Public Education Secretary-Designate Christopher Ruszkowski

ART EDUCATION News:

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Public Education Department announced the adoption of statewide New Mexico Core Arts Standards. The new standards are expected to enrich the state’s educational communities with tradition, innovation and creativity – and make New Mexico’s students more globally competitive.

“A 21st century multi-medium arts education is an essential component of preparing our children for their futures—especially in a state with some of the greatest artistic talent in the world. It is Read More

House & Senate Education Committee Hearings Feb. 3

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 23, 2018
NEA Executive Committee member George Sheridan
 
SENATE News:
 
Saturday, Feb. 3, the New Mexico House and Senate Education Committees will hold an open joint hearing just so they can listen directly to what educators across New Mexico are experiencing due to the chronic under-resourcing of our public schools.
 
The formal hearing time is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is tentatively scheduled for the chambers of the House of Representatives, but legislative business may take precedence, so a different room may be assigned that day.
 
“The
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Los Alamos Community Foundation Nonprofit Training: Internal Controls For Nonprofits Feb. 8

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 23, 2018
LACF News:
 
The next Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) nonprofit training is Internal Controls for Nonprofits―Viable solutions that are easy to apply, with Los Alamos Family YMCA Finance Director Chris Daniels, 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at UNM-LA, Bldg. 2 in the Lecture Hall.

Embezzlement and fraud within the nonprofit sector is probably more common and also more preventable than you would think. The damage and effect of fraud can be extensive and community trust hard to regain. By raising your awareness of how it happens and implementing a few simple

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Community Playdate Set For Feb. 3

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 23, 2018

COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos County Library children’s librarians and Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) invite children and their parents or caregivers to a community playdate 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 3 at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave., Youth Services Zone.

This free, drop-in event is being hosted to launch the Los Alamos County Library’s new board book collection and continue to introduce the Los Alamos Affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. In addition to providing families with opportunities to peruse the board book collection and sign up for Read More

Heinrich: Bold Action Needed To Better Support New Mexico Families, Invest In Early Childhood Education

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 23, 2018
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Following the release of the 2017 New Mexico KIDS COUNT Data Book, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) expressed serious concern about the findings and called for bold action to create economic opportunities and address the needs of both vulnerable children and their parents in New Mexico.
 
He urged the state to invest a portion of its Land Grant Permanent Fund in the most effective early childhood programs. The report ranked the state 49th in the nation for overall child well-being for the fourth
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SFCC Give Kids A Smile Dental Day Feb. 1

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 23, 2018
SFCC News:
 
Santa Fe Community College Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) Dental Day, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at SFCC, Room 454, 6401 Richards Ave., in Santa Fe.
 
Free dental screenings and referrals, food, goodies and dental education. Open to the public; all ages welcome. First come first served. Free event. Sponsored by American Dental Association (ADA) and SFCC Dental Department. 
 
Call 505.428.1258, for information.
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LAPS: Calling All Volunteers!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 23, 2018

LAPS Volunteer Program Coordinator Samantha Lippard. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools is launching the LAPS Volunteer Program with the help of Volunteer Coordinator Samantha Lippard. The goal is to connect members of the community with opportunities in the schools where they can share their expertise, lend a helping hand in the classroom or mentor students.

Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Lippard to find the perfect volunteer opportunity and she will coordinate with teachers and staff to find the best placement for the benefit of students. Lippard Read More

Winter Films And Beer At Reel Deal Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 22, 2018

‘Below 0’ is one of eight films in this year’s Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival. Courtesy/PEEC

 

PEEC News:

 

There is still time to purchase tickets to the Backcountry Film Festival, which is screening 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Reel Deal Theater. This is the only evening these films are coming to a theater in New Mexico. Tickets are available at the Reel Deal Theater.

 

The Pajarito Brewpub will be selling beer and wine before the show and at intermission. Also at intermission, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will raffle off prizes Read More

NewMexicoKidsCAN Begins Education Advocacy

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 22, 2018
NMKC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Founder and Executive Director Amanda Aragon has announced the launch of NewMexicoKidsCAN: The New Mexico Campaign for Achievement Now, a locally led grassroots education advocacy nonprofit organization that will advocate for an equitable, high-quality education for all New Mexico students. 

NewMexicoKidsCAN will focus on policy-making in support of its mission to provide every child with access to a quality education, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Key goals in its inaugural year will include improving teacher

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New National Board Certified Teachers: 5,470

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 22, 2018
LAPS National Board Certified Teacher Allison Washburn
 
NBCT News:
 
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards celebrates 5,470 new National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) and another 3,957 Board-certified teachers who successfully renewed their certification.
 
These teachers join a growing community of Board-certified teachers, now more than 118,000 strong across all 50 states. Each of these accomplished educators earned the profession’s highest mark of achievement through a rigorous, performance-based, peer-review process, demonstrating
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Governor Appoints Chris Ortega Of White Rock To Northern New Mexico College Board Of Regents

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 22, 2018

Chris Ortega of White Rock during a public meeting at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

EDUCATIONAL News:

Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed Chris Ortega of White Rock to the Northern New Mexico College Board of Regents.

Ortega retired as utilities manager for the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities and serves on The Family YMCA Board of Directors in Los Alamos.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. Read More

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