A child goes to school. Then an emergency happens and the student has to be taken to another location. So what happens now? Albuquerque Public Schools has launched what it thinks will be a more efficient way to handle such emergencies: reunification cards. The new protocol is intended to make the process of connecting students […]
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Wage negotiations remain at a standstill between union and UNM Hospital
Last week, the University of New Mexico Health and a union representing almost 400 employees reached an impasse regarding their raises.
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APS: Students will be able to breathe easier as district moves toward electric buses
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich estimates he spent thousands of hours in his youth at the back of a school bus — usually with the windows down and diesel fumes wafting in. “Knowing what we know today, we realize what a huge public health issue it is to be breathing diesel exhaust on a regular basis,” […]
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Teachers union secures new contract so fine arts teachers get paid for extra work
Fine arts teachers in Albuquerque Public Schools will see their incomes climb after a new union contract mandates they get paid for leading band camps and other activities outside of scheduled hours — something they had previously done without compensation. The district’s Board of Education approved the contract Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Albuquerque Teachers […]
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PHOTOS: Superintendent, students celebrate first day of school
School’s back in session for Albuquerque students. City Desk ABQ was there as Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey visited Jefferson Middle School as students were getting dropped off Wednesday morning. It’s Blakey’s first year leading the district and she checked in with several schools as students arrived for the first day.
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APS board meeting preview: Teacher’s union pushing for raises
Many Albuquerque Public Schools teachers could see a small pay bump if the school board approves a new contract by Wednesday night. Additionally, fine arts teachers could get a substantial raise to compensate them for work outside scheduled hours. The district’s Board of Education will consider the contract at its regular meeting on Wednesday. It […]
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APS superintendent says it takes a village to stop excessive student absences
As Albuquerque Public Schools works to improve student outcomes, chronic absenteeism is one of many obstacles it faces. Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey targeted the issue last week during a media event and said she’s hoping the community at large will help — specifically those who employ parents. “We have the students during the day, and […]
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Setting students up for success with free school supplies and health care
Summer break is coming to an end, and the City of Albuquerque has announced several programs aimed at helping students and families get off to a strong start. “Liz and I know how busy back-to-school season is,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a Tuesday news release, referring to his wife. “And for families who don’t […]
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A UNM museum has remains of more than 500 Native Americans. Returning them to their rightful homes is not so easy.
The remains of more than 500 Native Americans at a local museum have yet to be made available for return to their tribes. But representatives of the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico said they have repatriated many other remains in the collection and they are working with tribal officials in […]
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New APS superintendent announced changing goals
At her first official meeting in her new role, Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey announced adjustments to the district’s interim goals, which are designed to ensure the district is on track in four areas. Blakey’s changes are mostly in the post-secondary readiness category. It no longer identifies a specific goal for the dropout […]