Category: Education

The graduation rate of Cohort 2024 is noteworthy because it is both the highest graduation rate and the highest total number of graduating students in the last 15 years.

As part of their educational journey, the participants recently had the opportunity to visit White Sands Missile Range on April 16.

Parents or guardians must register students in-person.

Ranger Sherwood, an interpretive Park Guide at White Sands, brings a unique perspective to the topic with her diverse educational background in math and psychology.

The re-envisioned high school math pathways were developed by a working group after the 2024 Legislature passed House Bill 171 (HB 171).

NMSU is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools that’s surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. Doreen Gallegos. 

Andrews was one of the first to break the story, and gives a detailed account of what the revocation of student visas might mean for the students at NMSU.

This past Saturday was a “Sweet Day” as monument staff celebrated the 16th Birthday of the designation of the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument.

Register today for “Personalizing Monetary Policy: How the Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy Impacts Your Wallet” on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 6pm – 7pm.

One example is the Military Tuition Assistance Program. The program is available to enlisted personnel, officers and warrant officers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force and Coast Guard and is available only while personnel are still in service. 

Yesterday was a milestone moment for Gadsden Independent School District as they welcomed Victor Saeijs, President of LEGO Education, to our broader community.

According to the New Mexico Out-of-School Time Network, nearly 80% of future careers will require some STEM skills.

This year’s event runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 4th at Gardiner Hall at NMSU.

There is no registration, however, space and laptops may be limited. Attendees are welcome to bring their own laptops.  

From the staged crash scene to the moving funeral ceremony, students experienced firsthand how one bad decision can change lives forever.

DAFR performed vehicle extrications and transported victims, while DASO managed traffic control and conducted a sobriety test. A crucial reminder to make safe choices!

Research on a dinosaur discovered in Mongolia, led by researchers in Hokkaido, Japan, has implications for research on this unique group of dinosaurs around the world.

The state’s Summer Reading Program is essential for equipping students with vital literacy skills over the summer, ensuring they continue to advance their knowledge

For the first time, LCPS staff hopes to curate a collection of those spoken stories, school artifacts and photos that tell the story of more than 100 years of public education in the Mesilla Valley.

The legislation, which received unanimous support in both chambers of the state legislature, prohibits school boards and charter schools from preventing Native American students from wearing culturally significant clothing, accessories, and objects during graduation events.

For over 20 years, the Doña Ana County Farm Bureau Free School Bus Program has helped students learn about local agriculture and its meaningful connections to everyday life. 

The initiative is part of the district’s commitment to creating secure learning environments and ensuring the well-being of all students and faculty. 

The choice puts the start of the school year on July 25, 2025, for kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades and July 28 for all other grade levels.

The success of Plan My Future, according to organizer Kathleen Gardner, a career readiness and work-based learning teacher with LCPS, depends on the collaboration of businesses and organizations that dedicate their time to interacting with students and teaching them about post-secondary career paths.

Monday morning, LCPS administration, including Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz, engaged in open and productive communication with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Parks and Recreation will offer a Spring Break Dance Camp to children of all genders, ages 5-10.

The news was announced Thursday morning by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Organized by the LCPS Career and Technical Education team (CTE) to reach middle and high school students who might be interested in various career paths outside of college, this is the third annual event and is open to middle and high school students.

The Physical Science Laboratory at New Mexico State University launched the Defense Leadership Certificate Program, “Improving Developmental Testing with Artificial Intelligence,” an initiative designed to bolster the U.S. Department of Defense’s AI readiness and workforce capabilities.

The camp will be held at two locations: Fairacres Elementary School and Jornada Elementary School.

Two separate camps will be conducted at the Challenger Learning Center of Las Cruces located at the LCPS Teaching & Learning Center 505 S. Main St., Suite. 400 on Feb. 14 and Feb. 18. for students in K-2nd grades.

NMSU’s online programs are among more than 1,800 programs surveyed by U.S. News and part of the only regionally accredited institutions whose programs are offered mostly or entirely online that were evaluated.

Not every student will be impacted by the redistricting changes, which were voted on by the LCPS Board of Education on Dec. 17, 2024.