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A Growing Problem: Depression and Anxiety in Students – A Smartphone Connection?

State laws and school district policies are being considered to restrict or prohibit smartphones in schools to improve educational learning and student well-being. This is occurring In New Mexico, other states, and school districts across the U.S. When students returned to school after the extended Covid lockdown, there was an increase in depression, anxiety, and …

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US Department of Education Implements Executive Order, Ends DEI Programs

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Pursuant to President Trump’s Executive Order, OPM issued instructions to the US Department of Education to immediately stop all things associated with DEI.

Read about the major actions taken to date. Review will continue. DEI personnel placed on administrative leave.

Smartphones Banned In School? Pros and Cons

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With smartphones possibly being banned in schools, students and parents have many emotional responses. However, there are thoughtful responses as well. The constant fear voiced is, “What if there is a school shooter or a lockdown?” We endeavor to cover the concerns and benefits in this article.

Education in New Mexico –A Bottom Ranked, Failed Education State – Is There a Way Up?

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New Mexico is a failed education state! What happened? Can it be fixed?
YES!

Commentary – Unnamed Sources, Disinformation and Conspiracy Theories – City Manager Resignation Scandal That Wasn’t – Part 3

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Sometimes things are not as reported. In part 3 the resignation of the city Manager, Mr Holden, is presented as worthy of an investigation by the Attorney General based on a conspiracy theory. Decide for yourself.

Commentary: Oversight Within a Local News Publication – Results: Part 2

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Businesses in our community strive to be honest and transparent and operate legally and ethically. They are the backbone of our city and the business people are community leaders and supporters. Owning and running a business is not easy and takes hard work to be successful. There are no short cuts.

Commentary: Lack of Objective Oversight Within a Local News Publication – Results

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Typically editors review what is scheduled for publication. This includes determining which stories to cover, importance of the subject matter, the legality and ethical content of the article, But what happens when there is no one to provide this lane of oversight and accountability? Let’s explore Amber Skies, Charter School and the Sheriff’s Deputy articles.

Local Media and Critics Called Out for Disinformation by NM PED/PEC at Charter Approval Hearing

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Chaos, confusion. and community anger prevail when misinformation and disinformation flood our city of Alamogordo. Local media being called out by the NM PEC Commssion officials was a very sad and embarassing day. Media should re-evaluate their agenda and narrative-spinning.
We want a healthy, vibrant, and growing community not division and acrimony.

Meet The People Behind the Sacramento School of Science and Engineering Charter School

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MainGate United has always supported advancing education at Holloman Air Force Base and the Alamogordo area. There is a committee whose focus is strictly on education. As listed on the charter school application and presenters at the public PEC/PED Community Input Session on July 13, 2024, in Alamogordo: Cindy Stong, Founder; Dr. James Klump, President …

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Charter School: Knowledge Without Understanding Is Misleading

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With NM being at the bottom nationally in education performance outcomes and the huge amount of money invested with no improvement, it’s time to do something different in our community.

Will it be the status quo? Crabs in a bucket? or Give our students the opportunity for an exceptional and challenging educational experience?

Time is short to provide feedback to the PEC Commissioners on the application and need for a charter school. Please email charter.schools@ped.nm.gov and express your support.