/tags/yazzie-martinez Yazzie-Martinez en-US Copyright Fri, 03 Oct 2025 23:28:03 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2025-10-03/lets-talk-about-education-equity Over the last seven years $1.6 billion dollars have been spent on New Mexico students’, especially those named in the landmark Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit, but inequities have persisted. Advocates are outraged as years of promises have been broken and many kids in the state’s public education system have been left behind. On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico we’ll dig into why the state has yet to carry out the plans. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 23:28:03 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2025-10-03/lets-talk-about-education-equity Taylor Velazquez /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/2025-04-28/yazzie-martinez-education-equity-court The plaintiffs in a landmark equity education lawsuit are headed back to court Tuesday because they say the State of New Mexico has not complied with court orders. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:01:54 GMT /local-news/2025-04-28/yazzie-martinez-education-equity-court Taylor Velazquez /update-on-yazzie-martinez Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s first public safety town hall is tonight in Las Cruces. While some members of the public are seemingly unaware of the community discussion, community organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico, plan to attend. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:22:20 GMT /update-on-yazzie-martinez °µºÚÍø News /local-news/2024-04-12/lawyers-spar-over-high-profile-new-mexico-pollution-case A judge heard arguments on Friday on whether a high-profile environmental lawsuit brought on by the Center of Biological Diversity, WildEarth Guardians and several frontline Native American communities should go to trial. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:53:31 GMT /local-news/2024-04-12/lawyers-spar-over-high-profile-new-mexico-pollution-case Bryce Dix /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2024-04-08/lets-talk-about-bilingual-education New Mexico has a diverse population with almost 46,000 students participating in Bilingual programs. The goal is to ensure all students learn English as well as their native language and meet academic standards. However, a legislative report says schools may not be hitting those marks. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:40:28 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2024-04-08/lets-talk-about-bilingual-education Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2023-12-15/education-committee-members-suggest-lawmakers-reconsider-policies-on-suspensions-and-expulsions-for-special-education-students Members of the Legislative Education Study Committee told lawmakers this week they should take a closer look at suspension and expulsion rates for special education students, especially in light of huge increases in behavioral health issues. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:46:04 GMT /local-news/2023-12-15/education-committee-members-suggest-lawmakers-reconsider-policies-on-suspensions-and-expulsions-for-special-education-students Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2023-12-14/native-communities-are-seeking-sovereignty-for-tribal-education In tribal communities, libraries offer many important services for residents. They’re funded by the Indian Education Act, or IEA, and grants, but they often don’t know how much money they will get each year. Mo Charnot with the Santa Fe Reporter recently reported how some lawmakers are looking to change that. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:22:00 GMT /local-news/2023-12-14/native-communities-are-seeking-sovereignty-for-tribal-education Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2023-08-29/aps-unveils-5-year-plan-to-improve-student-outcomes Albuquerque Public Schools has released a 5-year strategic plan for improving student outcomes. The district says over 2,000 students, staff and community members weighed in on the document and it’s the first time its administration and school board have collaborated in this way. Several of the goals focus in on the state’s most underserved students identified in the Yazzie-Martinez ruling. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:53:32 GMT /local-news/2023-08-29/aps-unveils-5-year-plan-to-improve-student-outcomes Nash Jones /local-news/2023-06-07/summit-to-give-an-update-on-yazzie-martinez-case The 2023 Institute of American Indian Education (IAIE) is hosting a summit to give an update ahead of the five year anniversary of the Yazzie-Martinez v. State of New Mexico ruling. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 22:02:50 GMT /local-news/2023-06-07/summit-to-give-an-update-on-yazzie-martinez-case Jeanette DeDios, Source New Mexico