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.
Belen Schools is hosting the Legislative Education Study Committee today at Belen Schools. Renee Sanchez, Superintendent Lawrence Sanchez, and Board President Aubrey Turner discuss the educational model of the Belen Schools.
NMSSA and districts/charters prevail and receive a Preliminary Injunction from District Court that halts PED Rule 6.10.5 NMAC (180 day rule). The order, in part, states: Defendants are restrained and enjoined from implementing or enforcing New Rule 6.10.5 NMAC; Defendants shall not reject school calendars and budgets complying with NMSA 1978 Section 22-2-8.1 even if they do not comply with the 180 day requirement.
Bill Daggett addresses the AASA attendees about the emerging third wave of school reform that we are facing in our schools.
Bonnie Lightfoot receives recognition at AASA National Superintendent of the Year announcement as the New Mexico Superintendent of the Year in San Diego.
Here we are at AASA. With our friends from Apptegy.
Here we are at AASA.
HB2 passes the Senate. Because it was amended by the Senate, it will go to the House for concurrence.
HB 2 now at noon in SFC
HB171, HS Graduation is signed by Governor Lujan-Grisham
Also HB2 will be heard in Senate Finance Committee at 9 am tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 9:00 am.
HB 171 Graduation Requirements passed the Senate floor without amendment. It will now proceed to the Governor for signature.
HB 171 - graduation requirements passed Senate Education without amendment 5-3. SJR 9, State Board of Education was temporarily tabled in House Education.
House Education meets Monday:
Senate Education meets Monday. Attached is the Schedule
HB 171 the Graduation Credit Bill passed the House Floor with only one dissenting vote. It will now move to the Senate. It passed without floor amendment.