/tags/albuquerque-public-schools Albuquerque Public Schools en-US Copyright Sun, 20 Jul 2025 01:39:02 GMT /local-news/2025-07-19/aps-education-native-students Native students in New Mexico’s largest school district miss class more than their peers and score lower in reading, science and math. Now, the district is partnering with Native-led groups in what officials say is an effort to change that. Sun, 20 Jul 2025 01:39:02 GMT /local-news/2025-07-19/aps-education-native-students Bella Davis /local-news/2025-06-05/local-students-compete-in-competition-on-civic-responsibility This Saturday, the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce and Albuquerque Public Schools will host the 3rd Annual National Civics Bee state finals. The competition brings together middle school students to consider ideas of government, leadership, and civic responsibility. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 23:51:07 GMT /local-news/2025-06-05/local-students-compete-in-competition-on-civic-responsibility Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2025-03-18/albuquerque-public-schools-poverty-funding Albuquerque Public Schools is changing how it allocates federal funds designed to help ensure an equitable education for students living in poverty. It means some schools in APS will see less funding from the state. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:07:12 GMT /local-news/2025-03-18/albuquerque-public-schools-poverty-funding Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2024-08-28/aps-state-of-the-district-address A year after Albuquerque Public Schools released its “Emerging Stronger” strategic plan, new Superintendent Gabriella Blakey said in the first ever State of the District address that APS is now “strong.” Still, she acknowledged there’s a lot of room for improvement. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 23:47:50 GMT /local-news/2024-08-28/aps-state-of-the-district-address Nash Jones /local-news/2024-08-28/aps-will-host-first-ever-state-of-the-district-address Albuquerque is the state’s largest largest school district serving over 80,000 students across 143 schools, and on Wednesday morning its new superintendent, Gabrielle Blakey will hold the an inaugural ‘State of the District’ event to that will address improving student outcomes and other issues, like chronic absenteeism. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:57:11 GMT /local-news/2024-08-28/aps-will-host-first-ever-state-of-the-district-address Taylor Velazquez /kunm-news-update/2024-07-02/tues-aps-makes-new-superintendent-official Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller plans to veto the City Council’s proposal to change the city’s voting system this week, but if councilors vote the same way they did initially, they will have enough votes to override it. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:54:26 GMT /kunm-news-update/2024-07-02/tues-aps-makes-new-superintendent-official ������ News /local-news/2024-05-16/albuquerque-public-schools-reports-progress-in-reducing-chronic-absenteeism Wednesday morning the White House hosted the ‘Every Day Counts Summit’ that heard from schools districts throughout the country about different strategies to address the growing problem of chronic absenteeism. Albuquerque Public Schools participated in the summit and shared their strategy for addressing chronic absenteeism. Thu, 16 May 2024 16:57:03 GMT /local-news/2024-05-16/albuquerque-public-schools-reports-progress-in-reducing-chronic-absenteeism Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2024-04-25/rep-vasquez-tours-a-student-run-farm-in-the-south-valley-to-highlight-youth-outdoor-access U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez visited Polk Middle School in the South Valley Thursday to tour its student-run farm. The congressman has championed federal legislation that aims to make the outdoors more accessible for underserved youth as a means of preserving a culture of land stewardship. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:21:48 GMT /local-news/2024-04-25/rep-vasquez-tours-a-student-run-farm-in-the-south-valley-to-highlight-youth-outdoor-access Nash Jones /local-news/2024-04-03/new-usda-school-nutrition-standards-aims-to-prevent-diet-related-diseases For many of New Mexico’s students, school meals are crucial, with more than 80% of them receiving half their daily calories from school breakfasts and lunches. Now, new nutrition standards from he U.S. Department of Agriculture aim to make these meals healthier and prevent diet-related diseases which are on the rise. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:22:10 GMT /local-news/2024-04-03/new-usda-school-nutrition-standards-aims-to-prevent-diet-related-diseases Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2024-02-27/aps-seeks-community-input-on-where-to-make-budget-cuts Albuquerque Public Schools is holding community forums this week as it stares down budget cuts. While the numbers aren’t finalized, administrators Monday said they expect to be working with around 13% less next fiscal year. They broke down the various pots of money the total will get split into and asked community members which programs they’d prioritize over others. Some participants were displeased, saying they wanted more specifics and more money to work with. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:05:34 GMT /local-news/2024-02-27/aps-seeks-community-input-on-where-to-make-budget-cuts Nash Jones