Education

New Mexico Ranks Low in Educational Attainment and Median Wages

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NMVFC News:

ALBUQUERQUE—The best way for states to foster a productive economy is to invest in a well-educated workforce, according to a new paper published by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI.)

Unfortunately, New Mexico ranks low in both educational attainment and in median wages.  

The report, “A Well Educated Workforce is Key to State Prosperity,” shows that the states with the highest wages and most productive economies are the states with the best-educated workforces. 

The report concludes that investment in education—which is a state’s primary economic development Read More

Sen. Tom Udall Recruits Fall Interns

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CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall is inviting New Mexico college students interested in gaining experience in a congressional field office to apply for fall internships in his offices in Santa Fe, Portales, Carlsbad, Las Cruces and Washington, D.C.

To apply online or download an application, click here or visit https:////www.tomudall.senate.gov/internships. Students or individuals looking for more information on internships in the New Mexico offices can also call (505) 346-6791.

“Congressional internships are an invaluable experience for anyone interested Read More

CommUnity University – Intergenerational Day of Learning

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C’YA News:

UNM-Los Alamos is partnering with C’YA (Champions of Youth Ambitions) to present CommUnity University 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. The cost for this intergenerational learning opportunity is $10.

Students of all ages are able to attend five learning sessions in areas ranging from introductory guitar, photography and science to art history.

The Los Alamos Bridge Club will hold a session on learning to play bridge with Jerry Fleming and friends, while Octavio Ramos will offer a course on self-defense for those with a cane or walking stick.

The Family YMCA will hold fitness Read More

School District Works to Balance Costs and Class Size

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The Los Alamos School Board met Wednesday at which Superintendent Gene Schmidt updated the Board on efforts to solve the problem of large second grade classes at Barancca and Aspen Elementary (24 students) and Mountain Elementary (27 students). Instead of a half-time instructional assistant, a full-time assistant will be added at Barranca. Full-time aides are already in place in the second grade classes at the other schools. If it is the will of the Board, the District will committ to a 1-20 teacher-student ratio, Schmidt said, however, paying for a teacher position is a concern. Currently,
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Student From France Finds Similarities With Los Alamos Family

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From left, Marvel Harrison Csanadi and Dr. Tom Csanadi, Alex Csanadi, Sopahn Kellogg, and Elsa Guinoiseau gather together Friday with Penny, 6, in foreground, and Tigger, 8, at the family’s Los Alamos home. Guinoiseau is living with the Csanadi’s this year and attending Los Alamos High School. ‘There are so many similarities between us … Sopahn and I are juniors at the high school and we both play the piano and sing, and Marvel and I love to play tennis,’ Guinoiseau said. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

From left, Sopahn Kellogg, 16, and Elsa Guinoiseau, Read More

UNM-LA Unveils New Public Art Piece

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The Power of Code, a new public art installation on the UNM-LA campus. Photo by Vint Miller
 
Santa Fe artist Nicolas Gadbois installs his piece, The Power of Code, at UNM-LA. Photo by Vint Miller

UNM-LA News:

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) invites the public to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Power of Code, a new public art installation on campus.

The event is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, outside of Jeannette O. Wallace Hall.

The commissioned work, by Santa Fe artist Nicolas Gadbois, is a bas-relief set in a floating wall, surrounded by windows, on the Read More

PEEC: Experts to Share Secrets of Attracting Wild Birds to Local Yards

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Western Tanagers. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Los Alamos is a haven for wild birds, and many residents enjoy viewing them in their yards throughout the season.

But what is the best way to attract birds to your yard? What are the considerations when feeding wild birds? What should you feed them, and how does this vary for the different seasons? Experts will answer these questions and more at a bird feeding panel at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center, 3540 Orange St.

Panelists include Kurt Miller, Dave Yeamans, Bob Walker, Carolyn Mangeng and Terry Hodapp. Becky Read More

LACDC Board Endorses UNM-LA Mil Levy Tax Increase

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LACDC News:

The Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC) Board of Directors today announced its support of the proposed mil levy increase designed to fund programs at The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos.

The 2-mil operational increase, scheduled for vote by Sept. 17, will boost UNM-LA’s ability to produce science, technology, engineering, and math students that are vital to our unique local economy. LACDC recognizes UNM-LA’s impact on the community at large that is showcased by a wide range of benefits including its partnership with Los Alamos High School to Read More

LAHS Finalist for Interscholastic Sports Program of Excellence Award

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LAHS News:

Coach and Athletic Director Magazine has announced the two recipients of the 2013 Interscholastic Sports Program of Excellence award, honoring the nation’s best athletic programs for their off-the-field achievements.

Los Alamos High School was one of the finalists and is being honored as “Best in Class.”

An independent panel of judges selected Tappan Zee High School (Orangeburg, N.Y.) and University School of Milwaukee (Milwaukee, Wis.) as this year’s honorees. The schools receive an award and will be featured in the November/December edition of Coach and Athletic Director. Read More

Letter to the Editor: Support UNM-LA

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Support UNM-LA
By Teralene (Terry) Foxx

I moved to Los Alamos in 1969. At that time there was no institution of higher learning present in the community. The community was negotiating with UNM to establish a branch. They wanted a way to enhance the learning opportunities for those in the community. In 1970, UNM established a branch and it became known as UNM-LA.

I was the first biology teacher hired at the new branch. For the first seven years I taught General Biology, Plant Taxonomy, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and Ecology. Then later I taught community education classes.

In the early years, Read More