New Mexico Rising

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New Mexico Rising

For decades, New Mexico has ranked at or near the bottom in education, a reality we have become far too comfortable with. But we know the story doesn’t end there. All across our state incredible leaders, educators and parents are working to improve our education system and New Mexico Rising will feature their stories. Each episode will feature an interview with someone leading great work in New Mexico’s education system. Join us as we come together as a community and write a new story for New Mexico students with a steadfast optimism that we can and must do better for our children.

  1. 20 HR. AGO

    Stop Pointing Fingers (with Mercy Herrera)

    Mercy Herrera, founder of Equip Academy of New Mexico, and native New Mexican joins Amanda to talk about her education experiences, what inspired her to create a brand new charter school and her hopes for education in New Mexico. She and Amanda talk about the similarities of their educational experiences and what they think it will take to turn things around in New Mexico. Want to learn more about Equip Academy? Check out their website: https://www.equipnm.org/ Interested in finding a great charter school for your student? Check out the Public Charter Schools of New Mexico School Finder: https://publiccharterschoolsofnewmexico.org/find-a-school/ ------------------------------------ WE NEED YOUR QUESTIONS! Submit a question for us to answer on the podcast here: bit.ly/AskNMRising —------------------------------------------------------------------

    46 min
  2. SPECIAL EPISODE: Leaders of Enchantment feat. Amanda Aragon of NewMexicoKidsCAN

    NOV 26 · BONUS

    SPECIAL EPISODE: Leaders of Enchantment feat. Amanda Aragon of NewMexicoKidsCAN

    Hello New Mexico Rising listeners - we are bringing you special cross over episode from a new local podcast called Leaders of Enchantment! We hope you enjoy! Doug Campbell, an Albuquerque native, has launched the "Leaders of Enchantment" podcast to inspire and support New Mexico's growth by featuring influential leaders and their stories.  Campbell's journey began in Albuquerque, where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from the University of New Mexico (UNM). He then moved to Colorado, where he spent two decades building and selling two successful companies. The first, Roccor, LLC, provided space deployables and small satellite components and was sold to Redwire Space in 2020. The second, Solid Power Inc., focused on solid-state batteries for vehicle electrification and went public in 2022.  After the IPO of Solid Power, Campbell returned to Albuquerque and became involved in the local start-up ecosystem and the UNM community, contributing to the School of Engineering and serving on the UNM foundation board.  “After being gone for 20 years, it was disheartening to see how stagnant the growth is in New Mexico compared to Colorado,” Campbell said. “I’ve never been one to complain, so I’ve decided to use my talents to help New Mexico thrive.”  The "Leaders of Enchantment" podcast is Campbell’s effort to drive growth and innovation in New Mexico by sharing stories of success, resilience, and leadership from local and national figures. Learn more about the podcast and subscribe here: https://www.dougcampbell505.com/leadersofenchantmentpodcast

    1h 6m

  3. NOV 21

    It IS Possible (with Eder Ortiz)

    Eder Ortiz, Principal of East San Jose Elementary in Albuquerque Public Schools joins Amanda to reflect on his own educational experience and how it shaped his experience as a teacher and now principal. Principal Ortiz shares more about how ESJE made enormous strides in reading and math proficiency and why he believes that progress IS possible for all New Mexico Students.  Follow along with the great work of East San Jose on their website or following them on instagram.  Want to learn more about the success of East San Jose? Check out this profile about the school’s progress.  In this episode, Principal Ortiz shares that he wrote a book! You can purchase that book here. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WE NEED YOUR QUESTIONS! Submit a question for us to answer on the podcast here: bit.ly/AskNMRising —------------------------------------------------------------------

    41 min

  4. NOV 7

    Making Progress in Bernalillo (with Superintendent Matt Montano)

    Matt Montano, Superintendent of Bernalillo Public Schools joins Amanda for the second time to share about the progress that has been made at Bernalillo Public Schools - which has exceeded the state average in graduation rates for all students and for New Mexico's most struggling subgroups. ------------------------- WE NEED QUESTIONS! Submit a question for us to answer on the podcast. Submit your question here: bit.ly/AskNMRising

    46 min

  5. OCT 24

    Voices from the Classroom (with Sonny Sapien)

    Sonny Sapien, teacher at Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School joins us to chat all about his experience as an educator in New Mexico classrooms. Sonny and Amanda discuss educator preparation programs, recognition in the profession, and the Gilmore Girls. Tune in to hear all about Sonny’s achievements and how he is helping his students unlock their potential!  --------------------------------------------------------------------- WE NEED QUESTIONS! Submit a question for us to answer on the podcast. Submit your question here: bit.ly/AskNMRising ---------------------------------------------------------------------- APS Wants your input on the budget! Attend one of two upcoming community meetings:  Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5-6:30 p.m., at Berna Facio Professional Development Center, 3315 Louisiana Blvd. NE. This session will be livestreamed on the district’s YouTube channel.  Monday, Oct. 28, at Jimmy Carter Middle School, 8901 Bluewater NW, from 5-6:30 p.m. Learn more here: https://www.aps.edu/news/news-from-2024-2025/aps-seeking-input-on-next-years-budget-1

    42 min

  6. OCT 10

    Educational Opportunity in America (with Marc Porter Magee)

    Marc Porter Magee joins Amanda to discuss a new report from 50CAN, detailing the results of a recent survey of 20,000 parents from across the country. This survey report, “The State of Educational Opportunity in America,” offers an unprecedented, state-by-state examination of how parents are tackling challenges. The survey goes beyond just a view of the classroom to explore a broader ecosystem of learning opportunities, from sports to afterschool programs to college pathways and more. Marc and Amanda dive into the data and talk how the New Mexico data compares with data from across the county.  --------------------------------------------------------------------- Read the national report here: https://50can.org/education-opportunity-survey/ Read the New Mexico report here: https://nmkidscan.org/research-showcase/the-state-of-educational-opportunity-in-new-mexico/

    47 min

  7. SEP 26

    Preparing for Parent Teacher Conferences (with Gloria Ruiz)

    Gloria Ruiz, joins Amanda to chat all about family engagement and offer some tips on how to prepare for parent teacher conferences! Tune in to learn how to make the best of your time with your child’s teacher!  --------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for our toolkits? Find them here: Literacy Toolkit: https://nmkidscan.org/research-showcase/literacy-toolkit/ Back to School Toolkit: https://nmkidscan.org/research-showcase/back-to-school-toolkit/ Summer Learning Toolkit: https://nmkidscan.org/research-showcase/summer-learning-toolkit-2024/ Check out our Literacy Action Center and commit to taking one action here: https://p2a.co/KYoi865 Want to know what your child should be learning in each grade? Check out the Parent's Guide to Student Success: https://www.pta.org/home/family-resources/Parents-Guides-to-Student-Success

    47 min

  8. SEP 12

    The Mississippi Miracle (with Erika Huffman)

    “Thank goodness for Mississippi.” It’s a phrase we know all too well, as Mississippi historically ranked behind New Mexico. However, the tables have turned and while New Mexico has been ranked 50th in education for eight consecutive years, Mississippi has gone from being the second-worst state in 2013 to 21st in 2022 in reading outcomes. This has come to be known as the “Mississippi Miracle.” Join Amanda as she interviews Erika Berry (former policy advisor for the Lt. Governor of Mississippi) to learn more about the Mississippi Miracle and what it takes to change a state's education outcomes.

    58 min
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For decades, New Mexico has ranked at or near the bottom in education, a reality we have become far too comfortable with. But we know the story doesn’t end there. All across our state incredible leaders, educators and parents are working to improve our education system and New Mexico Rising will feature their stories. Each episode will feature an interview with someone leading great work in New Mexico’s education system. Join us as we come together as a community and write a new story for New Mexico students with a steadfast optimism that we can and must do better for our children.

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  • Creator
    NewMexicoKidsCAN
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © NewMexicoKidsCAN
  • Show Website
    New Mexico Rising

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