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Let's Talk Fixing Education In New Mexico

Hannah Colton
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91°µÍø Public Radio
Masihullah Naseri, who's learning English, waits to cross the street on his way to summer school in Albuquerque's International District.

Let’s Talk New Mexico 1/24 8a: Fixing inequalities in New Mexico’s public school system is a top priority for lawmakers this year. This Thursday morning we’ll explore how to do this huge, complicated task and balance the needs of so many diverse students.  Are you an educator, an administrator, a student, a parent? Do you have your own ideas on how to create equity in public schools? We'd like to hear from you! Email LetsTalk@91°µÍø.org or call in live during the show.

Guests:

  • Victoria Tafoya, member of and director of the
  • Diane Torres-Velasquez, member of New Mexico Education Coalition and president of the
  • Wilhelmina Yazzie, mother in Gallup and plaintiff in the education lawsuit

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  • in the Yazzie-Martinez case
Hannah served as news director at 91°µÍø and reported on education, Albuquerque politics, and anything public health-related. She died in November 2020.
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