Education

Emily Bradley Memorial Fund Helps Teachers Feel Appreciated During Stressful Times

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Community volunteers and students assemble approximately 280 gift packages for Los Alamos teachers. Courtesy photo

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By Ellen Morris Bond
Self Help, Inc./ 2-1-1

Emily Bradley was a long-time Barranca Mesa School teacher known for fostering creativity and life-long learning and for her compassion and generosity. Her legacy continues.

Several organizations including Self Help, Inc. sent a tangible message to teachers in our community that they are appreciated especially during these stressful times. Approximately 280 gift packages for teachers were put together thanks Read More

Donations to LAPS Libraries Honor Jean Nereson

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From left, Nina Thayer and Judy Crocker of AAUW, Marilyn Branton, LAPS librarians Julie Goen and Beverly Nelson and Joanna Gillespie of the LAPS Foundation. Courtesy photo

LAPSF News:

Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation has announced the first distribution from the Jean Nereson Books Memorial Fund. The Los Alamos Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has been raising funds to honor the memory of long-time Los Alamos Public Schools teacher, Jean Nereson, who taught in the Los Alamos elementary schools from 1943 to her retirement in 1995.

The LAPS Foundation gave $5,000 Read More

PEEC Nature Playtime Enhanced by New Sponsor

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PEEC News:

Every Monday, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome to visit the Pajario Environmental Education Center (PEEC) to explore the natural world.

Each Nature Playtime features a craft, story and outside activity free of charge and no registration is required.

New in 2014, Nature Playtimes are sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico. The content of the program remains unchanged, but the program is now enhanced by the addition of PEEC’s new sponsor.

Weather Policy: When Los Alamos Public Schools has a weather-related delay or cancellation, Nature Read More

Governor Appoints LAPS’ John Wolfe to Risk Management Advisory Board

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John Wolfe speaks during a County Council meeting. File photo

STATE News:

Gov. Susana Martinez announced today the she has appointed John Wolfe of Los Alamos Public Schools to the state’s Risk Management Advisory Board.

Wolfe serves as chief financial officer for LAPS. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran with nearly 30 years of leadership experience in finance and administration. Read More

Los Alamos School Board Outlines Concerns in Letter to New Mexico Education Secretary

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School Board President Jim Hall and Vice-President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie listen as Superintendent Gene Schmidt presents to the Board the final version of the District’s letter to the Secretary of Education. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard expresses support for the letter the Los Alamos School Board is sending to the Secretary of Education outlining concerns about the department’s policies. Photo by Bonnie J Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos School Board sent a letter to Read More

Technology Report, Bond Sale and Summer School Top Board Meeting

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Laura Gonzales, chief officer for Los Alamos County’s Information Technology Department, presents a report of her review of the School District’s Technology Department. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Laura Gonzales, chief officer for Los Alamos County’s Information Technology Department, presented a report of her review of the School District’s Technology Department. She pointed out that many school connections are very limited in their bandwidth, while many more wireless devises are now connecting to the school’s Internet

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Education 101: On the Backs of Our Teachers

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Education 101: On the Backs of Our Teachers
By Save Our Schools Los Alamos

Welcome back to Education 101, the weekly column that explores K-12 public education funding. As a preface to today’s column, because it touches on school system compensation, we’d like to disclose that there are no school employees or family members of school employees involved in the development of these columns; just concerned parents and citizens.

We’d like to start by reviewing some issues outlined in previous columns.

In 2011, New Mexico ranked 33rd out of 50 states in state and local per pupil Read More

New Mexico School for the Arts Charter Renewed

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NMSA News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) has announced that the Public Education Commission formally approved renewal of the school’s original charter for a period of five years.

The Charter School Division team, in its report after touring NMSA and meeting with staff, students, and parents, noted that, “… all groups seemed to speak with one voice in regard to the strengths and challenges of the school … the school is strong in both academics and the arts. Students learn discipline in the arts and as a result find they are disciplined in academic studies. Expectations Read More

UNM-LA Community Education Spring Class Schedule Now Available

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UNM-LA Community Education Spring 2014 Schedule. Courtesy photo

By VINT MILLER
UNM-Los Alamos

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Community Education Department has announced the schedule for its Spring 2014 lineup of classes. The schedules are now available on the UNM-LA campus and in stands around Los Alamos and White Rock. They will also be mailed out to households the first week in January. 

“This spring we have a wonderful array of new and popular enrichment courses,” UNM-LA Community Education Director, Eva Artschwager said. “We will continue language classes Read More