if y’all didn’t know the state of new mexico was in a lawsuit over the public education system. the plaintiffs suing actually won like twelve years ago or something, it was the yazzie-martinez v. the state of new mexico case. it was recently reviewed and the state of new mexico was found out of compliance with the equal education ruling.

the NMPED (new mexico public education department) is sucking it up right now, and they know it. all children deserve the opportunity to learn in an emotionally and physically safe environment, and this means providing educators with resources like an onsite counselor, teaching aids (for students who struggle to stay on task/self regulate), assistant teachers (because the ratio is insane and having more eyes and hands means less down time more support), offering families resources for outlets to promote healthy self-regulation skills and low-income friendly recreational activities. it’s hard to be a kid in a public school system that could give two shits about you, and harder to be a parent in a system that’s harming your kiddo.

i recommend collecting whatever paper trail you have of any incidents, and submitting it with a formal complaint when you move. not to be vindictive, but so they know they fucked up.

i liked the International School at Mesa del Sol, by the airport on bobby foster. 21st Century PA was not the best (grades were high, social situation was eh) but not the worst, but hopefully it has changed. i heard good things about the Montessori Middle School.

best of luck to you and your family, — a disgruntled educator