
Day 2 of LESC at New Mexico Highlands University has included reports on High Dosage Tutoring and Transforming Math Education in New Mexico as the committee contemplates legislative support for programs to enhance student learning in New Mexico.


LESC is meeting at New Mexico Highlands University through Friday. One item of discussion includes Ai Working Group recommendations and report. AI is a significant policy impact issue in New Mexico Schools. The working group provides a comprehensive set of recommendations to the committee. For more information, go to the LESC Committee Agenda Materials.


Steven Michael Quezada delivers an entertaining and impactful speech. As a New Mexico graduate he is a great example of what New Mexico education can be proud of!


After a great day of golf with 95 golfers at Santa Ana Golf Course; Summer Conference participants and sponsors have gotten together for a spirited Cornhole Tournament and Poker night.



It's been a great day at the NMCEL Summer Conference. Another pre-session included The Cook Center and principals and key staff of a five year funded study targeting student mental health and wellness. It has been a high engaging, high impact day!


NMCEL Summer Conference is moving along well. NMASBO is presenting an all day training for new superintendents and school leaders entitled: Financial Essentials for Superintendents and School Leaders.


NMCEL Summer Conference begins with a bang! New elementary and secondary principals come together first thing today for training and collaboration. Summer Conference 2025 is well underway.


Day 2 of LESC, hosted by Roswell Independent School District (RISD) with a focus on student literacy. Ms. Steinhart, director of elementary education (RISD) reports on district literacy efforts


Superintendent Luck and his team hosts LESC and report on the many excellent programs they have that are moving student performance and excellence


As the 2024 New Mexico Superintendent of the Year, it was such a proud moment for me to honor Mr. Dennis Roch as the 2025 New Mexico Superintendent of the Year in New Orleans, Louisiana.


We are pleased to be at LESC in Silver City Consolidated Schools. Superintendents Hawkins and Koury welcome the committee and provide insights into both the Silver Consolidated Schools and the Cobre Schools


Last day of LESC at Atrisco Heritage Academy with a joint hearing with both the LESC and LFC meeting on below the line funding priorities


Great turnout for Region V NMSBA in Tucumcari. Thank you to the Tucumcari Board for hosting!! Thanks Joe Guillen for including us in this statewide tour!



What a great start with NMSBA Regional Meetings in Peñasco !! Thank you to Superintendent Gonzales and President Bissell!


Day 2 of LESC in Los Alamos includes a comprehensive report regarding CTE including CTSO impacts. Statistics show that students who complete 2 concentration classes of CTE have a 98% graduation rate.


We are attending the LESC meeting in Los Alamos. A prime topic is Restraint and Seclusion rules/laws/practices in New Mexico Schools. A committee has been in place for the last six months to study current issues in restraint and seclusion and are providing recommendations to LESC based on their work.


Ron Clark is kickin' it at our general session today. Our summer conference has engaged more than 500 participants in a wide range of sessions that are forming "New Mexico Strong".



Great start of our Summer Conference with first Keynote Jill Molli with Conscious Discipline.


The New Mexico Retired Superintendents Association held its annual gathering at Teofilos in Los Lunas. The luncheon was well attended and we had the opportunity to gather almost 30 retired superintendents.


Los Lunas Schools are hosting day 3 of the LESC meeting. This presentation includes LESC, Thornburg Foundation, and PED representatives discussing School Leadership Preparation specifically Principal Residencies.
