Education

Heinrich Cosponsors Legislation To Establish Tuition-Free Community College

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  Thursday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the America’s College Promise Act, which would provide two years of free community college and create an affordable pathway to a four-year college degree for low-income students.
 
“There’s no question that in order to continue to grow our economy, we must have a well-educated and well-trained workforce,” Heinrich said. “The America’s College Promise Act is a smart investment in our workforce that
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Governor Signs Bill to Ensure More Efficiency In School Budgets And Support At-Risk Students

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez

POLITICAL News:

SANTA FE – Last night, a bill to ensure more efficiency in school budgets was signed by Gov. Susana Martinez.

House Bill 188, sponsored by Rep. George Dodge (D-Santa Rosa), amends the Public School Finance Act to allocate funds more equitably among schools.

“We need to ensure that every child has access to a quality education, regardless of their background or their zip code,” Rep. George Dodge said. “This bill gives more funding to schools with higher numbers of at-risk students, and to schools with more experienced staff. Making sure the budget Read More

Nature Center Talk: Jean Dewart On Pacific Crest Trail

Jean Dewart on Oregon’s Pacific Crest Trail. Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
At 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at the Los Alamos Nature Center, Jean Dewart will share her story of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, where she covered 235-miles in Oregon.
 
Regardless of all the difficulties in this endeavor, Jean spent six months training with multiple experimental loads in her backpack, pouring over route maps, and planning resupply positions. Not only will her presentation cover the stories of the trail, but Jean will also share how to prepare for such a hike.
 
Jean is a Los Alamos hiker,
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Chamisa Elementary Science Night At The Bradbury

Wade Harrel from the Harrell House of Oddities in Santa Fe, brought his travelling collection of insects, spiders and all things creepy-crawly Monday to the Bradbury Science Museum for Chamisa Elementary School’s annual Science Night. Sponsored by the Chamisa PTO, Science Night provides an opportunity for students to learn about a variety of science and technology topics through interactive displays by a variety of community organizations and Museum staff. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Students watch a demonstration. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Scenes From Active Shooter Training At UNM-LA

UNM-LA Student Enrollment Director Kathryn Vigil and Los Alamos High School Resource Officer Cpl. Adele McKenzie chat prior to active shooter training today at the college campus. An online active shooter course is required annually for faculty and staff and the campus has an active security and safety committee. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Police Cpl. Adele McKenzie teaches Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald how to use a toy gun before he participated in an activity during today’s active shooter training. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More

ScienceFest 2018 Committee Seeking Festival Participants, Offering New ‘Impact Training’

 
SCIENCE FEST News:
 
The ScienceFest 2018 Committee is currently seeking science and tech companies (with a fun demo or showcase of their work) to participate in Discovery Day (previously known as “Festival Day”) from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 14.
 
Award-winning Los Alamos ScienceFest Discovery Day is full of interactive activities, tours and exhibits to engage people of all ages in science. Festival producer Los Alamos MainStreet is partnering with businesses and organizations to present the festival at Los Alamos’ Ashley Pond. ScienceFest
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Active Shooter Training Underway At UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

The Los Alamos Police Department is conducting an active shooter training until 12:30 p.m. today in Building 2 on the UNM-Los Alamos campus.

Police advise people to avoid entering the building during this training exercise.

The building will reopen at 12:30 p.m. today.

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RoboRAVE And NNM Science Showdown Saturday

The community is invited to attend this event and support the youth throughout Northern New Mexico as they show off their talents and skills in the area of robotics. Courtesy image Read More

Pinon Elementary Student Wins ACT Drawing Contest

Pinon Elementary School Student Josh Gratz, front row center, and his classmates show their appreciation to Atomic City Transit Tuesday morning. Gratz won the drawing contest Atomic City Transit held recently in recognition of its 10 year anniversary. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
 
Pinon Elementary School Third Grader Josh Gratz’s artwork can be spotted around town. Unlike art hanging in a gallery space, the 8-year-old’s drawing is mobile and always on the go but drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians
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Chamisa Elementary School Student Wins First Place In 2018 Youth Art Month Flag Design Contest

Chamisa Elementary School student Lia Rushton holds up her entry for the 2018 Youth Art Month flag design contest. Ruston won first place. Courtesy photo.

 

LAPS News:

 

Lia Rushton from Chamisa Elementary School placed  first in the elementary division of the 2018 Youth Art Month flag design contest.

 

The Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers Youth Art Month during March, which encourages support for quality school art programs. To promote Youth Art Month, the CFAE coordinates activities at the national level and the primary event is the State Flag Program. Read More

The Family YMCA’s Summer Y Camp & 2018-2019 After-School Programs Registration Drive Begins Monday

YMCA News:

Registration for The Family YMCA’s Summer Y Camp and 2018-2019 After School programs begins at 8 a.m. Monday, March 5 at the Y at 1450 Iris St.

During the registration drive, March 5 through May 4, each program’s $25 registration fee is waived. Also, the Y is hosting an Early Bird Y Camp special, March 5-31, where $100 will be taken off the “All Summer” registration option.

Financial assistance applications are available for both programs and can be accessed at www.laymca.org or at the Y’s front desk.

Full fee registration begins May 5. For more information contact the Y at 505.662.3100. Read More

New And Improved Open Enrollment For Los Alamos Public Schools Begins March 5

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools Open Enrollment applications for the 2018-19 school year will be accepted beginning 7:30 a.m. Monday, March 5.

The enrollment window will close at 5 p.m. Friday, May 4.

This year, LAPS has made the process easier by providing two options:

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UNM-LA CEO Greets New UNM President

The University of New Mexico hosted a welcoming event today for its new president Dr. Garnett Stoke, left. UNM-Los Alamos CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney spoke briefly with Stokes and commented afterward, ‘There was a lot of optimism at the event … we all look forward to working with Dr. Stokes.’ Courtesy/UNM-LA Read More

Fuller Lodge Workshop Series With Roberta Remy

 
FULLER LODGE News:
 
This Spring, the Art Center has a long list of classes for students of all ages. Many of the instructors have become a household name within the art community. We’d like to introduce another fantastic artist and teacher, award-winning artist Roberta Remy, whose work can be found in corporate and private collections throughout the US, Brazil and Europe.
 
Remy, who will be teaching an upcoming pastel course designed for adults and teens, attended Parsons School of Design, School of Visual Arts and the Art Students League of New York. There she studied painting
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Los Alamos High School And LAPS Foundation Team Up To Reach Math Students At All Levels

LAHS math student Bryce Gentile uses the IXL tool in class. Courtesy photo

 

A screenshot of the teacher’s report in IXL. The tool makes it easier for teachers to help students at all levels of learning. Courtesy photo

 

 

By Melanie McKinley 
LAPS Foundation Board Member

One of the hardest things about being a teacher is differentiating instruction to reach students at all levels. By the time students reach high school, the gaps in their learning can become especially problematic. Los Alamos High School (LAHS) math teacher Sue Wilson, with funding from the Los Alamos Public Read More

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