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Read this thoughtful op-ed about the NM Lottery Scholarship fund during this past legislative session written by Think New Mexico intern Julisa Rodriguez. ... See MoreSee Less

New Mexico Daily Lobo | The Daily Lobo

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The Daily Lobo is where you can find the University of New Mexico's campus news, Lobos sports coverage, features, opinions and breaking news for Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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2 weeks ago

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We are still working to encourage NM school districts to build smaller schools because the research shows they are better for students.

"High school reforms such as small schools came and went before really taking root. Where they did, however, such as in New York City, they lifted college enrollment among poor kids." ... See MoreSee Less

Education reform is working — really

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Lately, a lot of people in Washington are saying that education reform hasn’t worked very well. Don’t believe it.

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But the trend seems to be Community K-8 schools that house over 700 students. In the last 3 years SFPS built 2 new schools, Nina Otero and El Camino Real. A few years ago they refurbished the old Alameda Jr. High and created Aspen Community, which is a K-8. So exactly how is that working?

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Smaller schools! Much smaller. Better nutrition! Less back ache with mandatory roller backpacks! More outdoor education! Later school start times! For the kids.

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My graduate education operates on a quarter system. We went year round. The result was approximately 44 weeks of schooling per year.. I’m going to guess that typical schools are only in session 32 or less weeks out of the years. I agree classrooms need to be smaller, but what about more school time for our children. A week spring break, a four week summer, a week fall break and two week winter break.

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2 weeks ago

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Always excited to speak with students interested in state public policy!

"Fred Nathan, the director of Think New Mexico, came to speak with the Policy Seminar at UNM on February 23rd. Mr. Nathan shared the story of his entry into working on policy and the founding of Think New Mexico." ... See MoreSee Less

Fred Nathan Speaks with the MPP :: Master of Public Policy | The University of New Mexico

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Fred Nathan, the director of Think New Mexico, came to speak with the Policy Seminar at UNM on February 23rd. Mr. Nathan shared the story of his entry into working on policy and the founding of Think ...

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4 weeks ago

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"Lottery officials argue that removing the 30% requirement will result in a smaller percentage, but larger overall total going to scholarships. Our fear is that it will simply result in higher salaries for lottery executives and greater operating costs, which was why the 30% requirement was passed in the first place...Removing the 30% requirement won’t fix the problem." Las Cruces Sun-News ... See MoreSee Less

Promise of lottery scholarship can't be kept

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The Legislature needs to take a fresh look at the lottery scholarship, with the understanding that the fund is no longer able to meet the original goal

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4 weeks ago

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Excellent editorial by the Albuquerque Journal highlighting the need for a merit-based process to make sure capital outlay dollars reach the most critical public infrastructure needs in New Mexico.

"New Mexico taxpayers... must demand their state lawmakers embrace a capital outlay system that vets projects and funds those that deliver the most bang for the long-term public buck." ... See MoreSee Less

OPINION | Editorial: Capital system has NM on a treadmill to nowhere

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OPINION | The question at hand is not whether the national champion University of New Mexico women's cross-cou ...

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