LANL Foundation Now Accepting Education And Community Grants Applications Through Feb. 15
LANL FOUNDATION News:
ESPAÑOLA — The LANL Foundation is now accepting applications for $2500 education and community outreach grants. The deadline for submission in the first of two yearly grantmaking cycles is February 15, 2019.
Two types of grants are offered to nonprofit organization, schools or education programs:
Education Outreach Grants directly support public school children in grades K–12; and
Community Outreach Grants meet the Foundation’s mission and vision of innovative programming, collaboration and advocacy for lifelong learning but need not be tied directly to K–12 Read More
It’s All About The Journey For Aspen Elementary School Odyssey Of The Mind Team
The members of Aspen Elementary Odyssey of the Mind Team solve a tricky problem during a visit by the Los Alamos Daily Post recently. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The whole team warmly welcomes the Los Alamos Daily Post to their meeting. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comExcitement levels were high during a recent visit to the Odyssey of the Mind team at Aspen Elementary School.
The six-member team was in the midst of a problem-solving activity. They were charged with getting a balloon to Read More
Who Are The Four Last Graduates Of Los Alamos Ranch School?
Boys of the Los Alamos Ranch School at dinner in the Dining Hall at Fuller Lodge, ca. 1930s before the final group of graduates left the school in 1943. Courtesy/LAHS
By Sharon Snyder
Los Alamos Historical Society
In the 25 years of the Los Alamos Ranch School’s existence, more than 550 boys came to the Pajarito Plateau as students and/or summer campers. Almost all of them went on to earn college degrees and make contributions to their chosen communities and, in many cases, to the nation.
The last four boys to graduate from the ranch school in late January of 1943 went on to make the school proud, and Read More
Stewart Bill Overhauls Teacher Evaluation To Support Professional Development
SENATE News:EXIT Realty Hosts 2nd Annual Career Night Tuesday
EXIT Realty Advantage NM brokers from left, Hunter Eaton, Lance Eaton, Mike Griego, Jessica Hoffer, Nara Gross, Brian Tyson and David Horpedahl. Courtesy photo
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
EXIT Realty Advantage NM is hosting its second annual Career Night at 5:45 p.m., Tuesday at 1615 Central Ave., Suite 100.
“Career Night is designed to provide information to people who have considered a career in real estate,” EXIT Realty Owner/Broker Lance Eaton said. “We will help you understand what it takes to get started, what you can expect in the first Read More
PEEC: Preview February’s Night Skies Friday
Courtesy/PEECAstronomy Superstar’s ‘Failed Retirement’ Benefits UA
Robert C. Kennicutt Jr.Eighth Graders Invited To Future Topper Night Jan. 31
LAPS News:Los Alamos Middle School Celebrates 93 Students At Breakfast Honoring Outstanding 7th And 8th Graders
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus serves breakfast last week to outstanding 7th and 8th graders and their families. Courtesy photoLos Alamos High School Educator Margo Batha Named National Award Finalist
Los Alamos High School Speech and Debate Teacher Margo Batha
National Speech & Debate Association News:
- Margo Batha is one of five finalists for the National Educator of the Year Award.
DES MOINES, Iowa – The National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2019 NSDA National Educator of the Year award.
This award was created to honor an individual who has enhanced the quality of education in the field of speech and debate.
From more than 5,000 member coaches and teachers, the following educators were named as finalists for the national Read More
NHCC Art Museum Closed For Renovation
NHCC News:University Ranking Site Puts NMT No. 11 For Online Master’s In Engineering Management
NMT News:Los Alamos Finishes Strong In Eco Challenge
Members of the Chamisa Elementary School Green Team with their trophy earned during the Eco Challenge. The trophy was presented Jan. 17 during the Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board meeting. Courtesy photo
The top individual scorers during the Eco Challenge with their certificates, from left, Heather Ward, Environmental Sustainability Division Manager Angelica Gurule and Susan Hettinga. Courtesy photo In just 21 days, Los Alamos residents aided the environment in a variety of Read More
AP Night At LAHS Thursday Jan. 31
LAPS News:State Lottery Scholarship Under Siege Again
By MILAN SIMONICHSFCIR: Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld On How World’s Deadliest Countries Can Forge Path To Security Feb. 7
Dr. Rachel KleinfeldNNMC President Rick Bailey Named Person Of The Year; College Named Business Of The Year At EVCC Gala
Northern New Mexico College is honored as Business of the Year and its President Dr. Richard J. Bailey, Jr is honored as Person of the Year at the Española Valley Chamber of Commerce 2018 State of the Chamber and Recognition Dinner Friday night at Ohkay Convention Center in Española. The annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions local businesses bring to the Española Valley. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NNMC President Dr. Richard J. Bailey, Jr, here with his wife Diane, is honored as Person of the Year and the college as Business of the Year at the Española Chamber Read More
Scenes From Second Annual Leadership Los Alamos FOCUS Session Thursday Night At UNM-Los Alamos
Leadership Los Alamos hosted its second annual FOCUS Session Thursday evening at UNM-Los Alamos with Keynote Speaker Haydn Shaw who presented a talk on Resolving Generational Differences in the Workplace. Shaw is noted as a renowned speaker and author hailed as a ‘leadership guru’ by the Washington Post. He has helped managers and organizations for more than 25 years raise their generational IQ so they can deal with the multigenerational workforce. He is the author of Sticking Points: How to Get 4 Generations Working Together in the 12 Places They Come Apart and the best-selling Read More
Sen. Mimi Stewart Appointed To National Conference Of State Legislatures National Education Committee
Majority Whip Mimi Stewart
STATE News:
Sen. Mimi Stewart has been appointed to serve as a national vice-chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Education Committee.
The Committee is one of 10 national committees that deal with both state and state-federal issues. The jurisdictions of the standing committees are similar to those of committees in state legislatures.
“NCSL has benefitted from Sen. Stewart’s expertise over her more than 20 years as a legislator,” NCSL’s executive director Bill Pound said. “Sen. Stewart’s participation will continue Read More
Rep. Lente’s Bill To Improve Native American Student Success Passes House For Third Consecutive Year
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