By Marisa Demarco — School board member Kathy Korte wasn’t sure how many demonstrators to expect at the Stand 4 Kids NM rally last night. “We were hoping 30 people would show up,” she said. Instead, the grassy field in front of Del Norte High School saw between 700 and 1,000 frustrated parents, students, teachers … Continue reading »
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Roundhouse 2013: The Elephant in the Room
By Margaret Wright — Hanna Skandera, secretary-designate of the state’s Public Education Department, stayed positive Monday as she faced a barrage of questions from Democrats. House Bill 3, the state’s public school budget, was subject to a headed discussion by members of the House and Senate Education Committees. Gov. Susana Martinez has proposed to increase … Continue reading »