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Every Child in New Mexico Career and College Ready!
The Educational Leaders of New Mexico are eager to assist in the growth and improvement of New Mexico’s economy, which can and will happen when we invest in preparing EVERY CHILD for their future in college and careers. A robust economy is the result of strong, effective public schools preparing EVERY CHILD for their futures.
Educational Leaders are problem solvers and can help with solutions. They have the desire and ability to be part of the solution. The improvement of our schools and our economy is everyone’s business and responsibility. In order for schools to improve, they must be sufficiently funded and supported by both their school community and the larger community of the state of New Mexico. Positive economic development and great schools go hand-in- hand and well-funded schools can be one solution to Economic Growth.
Educational Leaders request a seat at the table to contribute their expertise and ideas to improve our schools and New Mexico’s economy. Our leaders request to be part of the team to examine the points below and to work on a solutions-based plan to successfully prepare students and build a strong economy.
Our constitution requires that we provide a sufficient education for each child in New Mexico.
What is the true cost of this goal? What is meant by “sufficient?" Does it or should it mean…
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Until we know what is meant by “sufficient,” we cannot know how to fund pre-K through 12 education.
Currently, the state allocates funding for education based on a set unit value.
What is not widely known or understood is. . .
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The true per pupil allocation must be determined to assure that students are treated equitably.