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Some of the most hotly debated topics in this legislative session are about education.  What’s important about those conversations is that everyone, at the end of the day, wants the same thing.  The goal is to build structures to support children who are well educated, well prepared for college, and well-trained to enter our workforce, and therefore, our economy.

While much of the attention is on the issue of social promotion, we need to support today’s high school, students in their pursuit of a degree or certification in college, and preparation for career success. 

One of the best tools for accomplishing these ... Continue Reading

As the 2011 New Mexico state legislature grappled with how to close a near half-billion budget deficit, funding for dual credit courses found itself in the crosshairs, to the detriment of New Mexico’s students.

Dual credit courses are those college-level courses that a student takes in high school and earns credit in two places – credit toward high school graduation and credit toward a two- or four-year college degree.  They are integrated into college prep coursework, as well as career and technical education. Dual credit courses and their textbooks are funded by the state just like public education.

Through dual credit courses, ... Continue Reading