Tag: New Mexico
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New Mexico: School District Permits Parents To Patrol School Grounds
Gadsden Independent Schools is considering allowing parents to do security patrols at the schools in the coming weeks.
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New Mexico Allows Retired Teachers To Return To The Classroom Without Losing Retirement Benefits
Retired teachers in New Mexico are allowed to return to the classroom for three years without losing their retirement benefits.
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Free College For New Mexico Residents, Gov. Grisham Signed Senate Bill 140
New Mexico has enacted landmark legislation that provides free college tuition to state citizens and Native American tribes along the state’s border. “A fully funded Opportunity Scholarship opens the door for every New Mexican to reach higher, strengthening our economy, our families and our communities,” said Lujan Grisham in a news release. “Signing this legislation…
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In New Mexico, Experienced Teachers May Get Minor Salary Raises
According to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office, New Mexico’s unprecedented advances in educator compensation will bring the average statewide teacher salary to $64,006, putting it at the top of the United States’ Southwestern states.
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New Mexico Governor Raises Teacher Minimum Salaries By $10K
The governor of New Mexico signed four bills into law that would improve education funding, including significant raises in teacher wages.
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New Mexico’s Governor Volunteers For Substitute Teaching Amid Staffing Shortage
As schools around the U.S. continue to experience staffing shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, has reportedly signed up to become a volunteer substitute teacher in order to combat the situation.
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New Mexico Looks To Raise Starting Salary For Teachers To $50,000 To Attract More To State
A new proposal in New Mexico could raise starting salaries for teachers by up to $50,000 and aims to encourage teachers to move to the state and fill vacancies.