NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department submitted a revised Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan to the court Monday that adds clearer outcomes and accountability measures based on feedback from students, families, educators, tribal leaders and community members statewide.
The updated plan includes more specific performance targets and expands support for Native American students, English learners, students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students.
The department gathered input through public meetings, listening sessions, a statewide survey and written comments over several months. WestEd and the Legislative Education Study Committee helped analyze the feedback.
“We listened to what communities told us they need, and this plan reflects those priorities,” said Mariana D. Padilla, Secretary of Public Education. “Every student deserves access to quality education that respects their culture and language.”
Key changes in the revised Martinez/Yazzie plan include:
- Specific outcomes and performance measures to track progress.
- Expanded support for Native American students, English learners, students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students.
- Enhanced educator training focused on cultural and linguistic responsiveness.
- Stronger collaboration frameworks between the department, school districts, tribal governments, higher education institutions, state agencies and community organizations.
- Creation of an online accountability and transparency tool that cross-references funding, program implementation and outcomes for students with disabilities, English learners, Native American students and economically disadvantaged students.
The department remains committed to engaging stakeholders to track progress and strengthen implementation outcomes.
The Martinez/Yazzie case addresses educational equity for Native American students, English learners, students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students in New Mexico.
The updated Martinez/Yazzie plan is available at martinezyazzieactionplan.org.