LAPS Students Earn Top Honors At New Mexico State Science & Engineering Fair
Amaya Coblentz, LAMSAG Balderas To Feds: Shut Down Accreditor Of Predatory, For-Profit Schools
NMAG News:American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Announces Early Endorsements For 2016 Candidates
AFTNM News:
Statewide, Legislative Candidates Champions for Educators and Working New Mexicans
ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly and AFT NM Committee on Political Education Chair Sara Attleson released the following statements:
“We are proud to endorse these candidates for elected office in 2016. AFT NM’s Committee on Political Education held a series of interviews and asked candidates to complete questionnaires detailing their positions on public education and labor issues in New Mexico, and each of these candidates share our
Texas A&M Aggie Muster April 19
AGGIE News:
On Thursday, April 21, Texas A&M Aggies around the world will gather for the annual Aggie Muster memorial service.
Los Alamos area Aggies will gather at 6 p.m. at the United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road, in Craig Hall, the building nearest the west parking lot.
The speaker will be James G. Ivey ‘73 of Houston. He is a founder, senior officer, and board member of Pintail Energy, a petroleum exploration and production company. Ivey served in the United States Army Reserve for 30 years and retired with the rank of Colonel.
Dinner will be BBQ with all the fixings. Suggested donation Read More
AAUW Observes Equal Pay Day With Gathering At UnQuarked Thursday
AAUW News:
The Los Alamos branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will observe Equal Pay Day 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, with a gathering at UnQuarked Wine Bar in Central Park Square.
Equal Pay Day is the symbolic day when women’s earnings “catch up” to men’s earnings from the previous year. Los Alamos Branch STEM Liaison to AAUW New Mexico and AAUW New Mexico Co-President, Helena Whyte, will give a short talk to raise awareness about and organize action around the gender pay gap.
The public is welcome at this event and refreshments will be served.
The gender pay gap is a primary Read More
Spring 2016 Lecture Series: ‘European Member Politics And Why We Should Be Interested’
CIR News:LAHS’s Andy Shen Named Rotary Student Of The Year
Rotarian Bethany Douglas, coordinator for Rotary’s ‘A Student of the Year’ program, congratulates Los Alamos High School junior Andy Shen on his selection based upon his service to the community, particularly through the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board. Shen is accompanied at the podium by his mother, Nin Xu, center. Photo by Rob Metcalf Read More
Last Day of School For LAPS Students And Snow Make-up Day Information
Snowy winter day in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public School announces that the last day of school this year is May 25 for elementary and middle school students this year.
Because of snow cancelations and hosting a student council conference, high school students must make-up 8.5 hours of instructional time. LAMS students and elementary students have met the Public Education Department’s instructional time requirements, so there will be no change in their school calendar.
The LAHS students will make-up 370 minutes May 26. In addition, LAPS will add five minutes of instructional Read More
Kindergarten Roundup At Aspen Elementary School
Aspen Elementary School Principal Kathryn Vandenkieboom addresses the parents of incoming kindergarteners at this year’s Kindergarten Roundup Wednesday in the library at Aspen. Each elementary school hosted Kindergarten Roundups Wednesday afternoon throughout Los Alamos and White Rock. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Aspen Principal Kathryn Vandenkieboom introduces Aspen the Tiger to parents and children attending Kindergarten Roundup Wednesday at Aspen Elementary. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Las Cruces School Board Voluntarily Withdraws Motion For Preliminary Injunction To Prevent Strike
AFTNM News:
- Las Cruces Judge Accepts Withdrawal, Dismisses Complaint; Strike No Longer Subject to Injunction
ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly and Las Cruces Transportation Federation #6341 President Marcos Torres released the following statement:
“It is welcome news that the Las Cruces Public Schools Board has voluntarily withdrawn its motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent a strike by the members of LCTF #6341. In addition to withdrawing its motion, the Las Cruces Public Schools Board has also vacated its temporary restraining Read More
Los Alamos Odyssey High School Proposal Makes It To Next Level Of Competition
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS Superintendet Dr. Kurt Steinhaus
LAPS News:
Many in Los Alamos have been following the creative and challenging work of a volunteer group of local teachers, parents and community members to enter a nationwide competition to reimagine high schools and education.
Nearly 10,000 communities throughout the USA entered the competition with innovative and creative ideas for learning. About 348 teams have been selected for the next level of completion.
It is with great excitement and pride that I announce that our local group named the Odyssey High School project just Read More
Los Alamos Fire Department EMS Division Chief Ben Stone Named Harvard EMS Fellow
LAFD EMS Division Chief Ben Stone
COUNTY News:
The International Association of Emergency Medical Services Chiefs (IAEMSC) has selected Los Alamos County Fire Department Division Chief Ben Stone as the 2016 INTERMEDIX/IAEMSC Harvard Fellowship recipient.
Chief Stone was selected from a highly competitive candidate pool of qualified EMS chiefs to participate in the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. The program offers participants experiences both inside and outside the classroom to ensure
Pinon Elementary Annual Fun Run April 23
On the move at last year’s Pinon Elementary Annual Fun Run. Photo by Kateri MorrisStaff Report
Pinon Elementary School is hosting its annual fun run at 9 a.m. April 23. The Earth Day themed event supports the school’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).
Celebrate going green by participating in this year’s event! It is tons of fun for the whole family.
The 1-mile and 5K event kicks off promptly at 9 a.m. from the school’s main parking lot. Snacks and prizes will be given after participants cross the finish line, back at Pinon Elementary. Organizers hope the streets will Read More
SFCC Hosts Free Veterans Housing Forum April 21
SFCC News:Radio Ads Promote NEA-NM’s Positive Role As Voice Of Educators Throughout New Mexico
NEANM News:Heinrich Opens Service Academy Application, Information Sessions Across State
SENATE News:Tour And Skywatching At Bandelier Saturday
BANDELIER News:DOE, Israeli Ministry Of National Infrastructure, Energy, Water Resources Expand Academic Cooperation
DOE News:Udall Opens Application Process For Military Service Academy Nominations
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallSFI: ‘Emerging Diseases, Deadly Lessons’ April 12
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