/tags/special-education special education en-US Copyright Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:22:50 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-07-17/lets-talk-about-special-education In New Mexico educational outcomes are low overall, and they’re even lower for special education. In May the Governor announced a new special education office to help improve those outcomes. On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll discuss closing the achievement gap for special needs students. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:22:50 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-07-17/lets-talk-about-special-education Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2023-07-07/albuquerque-public-schools-scales-back-special-education Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order in May creating a new Office of Special Education after a bill stalled during the legislative session. Advocates applauded the move, but the state’s largest school district recently announced it’s cutting certain special education classes. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:32:19 GMT /local-news/2023-07-07/albuquerque-public-schools-scales-back-special-education Taylor Velazquez /public-health-new-mexico/2019-10-02/online-portal-features-resources-for-autism-spectrum-disorder About one in 60 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) nationwide, and that rate is rising. The New Mexico Public Education Department… Thu, 03 Oct 2019 01:35:09 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-10-02/online-portal-features-resources-for-autism-spectrum-disorder Hannah Colton /public-health-new-mexico/2019-04-11/individual-support-crucial-for-trade-students-at-abq-charter-school There are as many pathways to a job or career in New Mexico as there are people. Some face more obstacles, though, and if regular high school doesn’t work… Thu, 11 Apr 2019 13:32:31 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-04-11/individual-support-crucial-for-trade-students-at-abq-charter-school Hannah Colton /public-health-new-mexico/2019-02-22/education-bill-age-cap-could-shut-down-school-serving-adults-in-jail Tucked inside a major education bill New Mexico lawmakers are considering is an age cap that would ban public schools from getting funding for students… Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:36:16 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-02-22/education-bill-age-cap-could-shut-down-school-serving-adults-in-jail Hannah Colton /public-health-new-mexico/2019-02-01/lets-talk-early-childhood Let’s Talk New Mexico 2/7 8a: Early childhood is a crucial time for learning and development. It’s on the minds of many lawmakers this session, and… Fri, 01 Feb 2019 18:39:22 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-02-01/lets-talk-early-childhood Hannah Colton /local-news/2015-11-25/inside-underfunded-special-education-classrooms New Mexico’s Public Education Department lost a case in federal court last month for underfunding state special education programs. And a state audit… Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:19:59 GMT /local-news/2015-11-25/inside-underfunded-special-education-classrooms /public-health-new-mexico/2015-09-02/audit-100-million-shortfall-in-special-education-funding An audit released today found weaknesses and deficiencies when it comes to funding requirements for special education. State Auditor Tim Keller said New… Wed, 02 Sep 2015 22:56:43 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2015-09-02/audit-100-million-shortfall-in-special-education-funding Marisa Demarco