LANL Foundation News:
Beginning next week, the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) and the LANL Foundation will host a series of regional community meetings across the state.
These open-house style events are designed to inform and engage community members in shaping the state’s Action Plan in response to the Martinez/Yazzie lawsuit.
This plan will guide how New Mexico supports:
- Native American students:
- English language learners:
- Students with disabilities: and
- Students from low-income families.
PED and the LANL Foundation are reaching out to educators, parents, youth, advocates, and community members across New Mexico for their insights, ideas, and lived experiences to help build an education system that truly serves these students.
Throughout the session, there will be multiple opportunities to learn, reflect, and share input through one-on-one conversations, small group discussions, and written feedback.
Attendees are welcome anytime between 4-7 p.m.
Important questions that will be explored include:
- How do we create learning environments that reflect students’ cultures and identities?
- What do students and teachers need to succeed in the classroom?
- How can we ensure that schools are funded fairly and resources are used wisely?
- What must schools, communities, and governments do to fulfill their responsibilities to these students?
To support full participation, the following will be provided:
- Free food;
- On-site childcare;
- Translation services; and
- ASL interpretation.
Regional Community Engagement Sessions:
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Española
- 4-7 p.m.
- Northern New Mexico College
- 921 N Paseo De Oñate
Farmington
- 4-7 p.m.
- Sycamore Park Community Center
- 1051 Sycamore St.
Las Cruces
- 4-7 p.m.
- Las Cruces Convention Center
- 680 E University Ave.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Raton
- 4-7 p.m.
- Ration High School Cafeteria
- 1535 Tiger Circle
Thursday, Aug. 7
Santa Fe
- 4-7 p.m.
- The Lodge at Santa Fe
- 750 N St Francis Drive
Mescalero
- 4-7 p.m.
- Inn of the Mountain Gods
- 287 Carrizo Canyon Road
Clovis
- 4-7 p.m.
- Clovis Civic Center
- 801 Schepps Blvd.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Carlsbad
- 4-7 p.m.
- Southeast New Mexico College
- 1500 University Drive
Silver City
- 4-7 p.m.
- Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center
- 3031 US-180 E.
Zuni
- 4-7 p.m.
- Zuni Wellness Center
- 31 Pincion St.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Albuquerque
- 4-7 p.m.
- Embassy Suites
- 1000 Woodward Place NE
Friday, Aug. 22
Virtual Option
- 1-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Virtual Option
- 4-7 p.m.
This is a critical moment for public education in New Mexico. We hope you’ll join us and help shape a plan that centers equity, honors community voices, and delivers on the promise of a quality education.
Learn more and get involved at MartinezYazzieActionPlan.org.
About the Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan
The Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan is New Mexico’s formal response to the landmark court ruling that found the state failed to meet its constitutional obligation to provide a uniform and sufficient education for all students. The action plan is being developed by the New Mexico Public Education Department in partnership with the LANL Foundation, WestEd, and the Legislative Education Study Committee. It focuses on five court-mandated areas: access to high-quality instruction, culturally and linguistically responsive educators, academic and behavioral supports, equitable funding, and data-driven accountability. The planning process includes statewide community engagement to ensure the plan reflects the voices and needs of students, families, educators, and tribal communities across New Mexico.
About the LANL Foundation
Since 1997, the LANL Foundation has been investing in education, learning, and human potential in Northern New Mexico. Through diverse programming and collaboration with key partners, the LANL Foundation works to ensure that all New Mexicans have the skills and confidence they need to be self-sufficient lifelong learners who are engaged in their communities. LANL Foundation is dedicated to the enhancement of students’ access to academic and technical opportunities, leading to quality jobs by supporting college and career readiness in schools, districts, communities, Pueblos, Tribes, and Nations. For more information, visit lanlfoundation.org.