27 episodes
New Mexico Rising NewMexicoKidsCAN
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5.0 • 10 Ratings
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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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New Mexico, Tennessee & Hawaii Oh My (with David Sun-Miyashiro and Chelsea Crawford)
In this episode, we span the country interviewing education advocates from Hawaii and Tennessee. Amanda is joined by David Sun-Miyashiro, Executive Director of HawaiiKidsCAN and Chelsea Crawford, Executive Director of TennesseeCAN. Together, the three talk about education trends across the country and the need to continue to improve education across the United States of America.
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So Much Education News, So Little Time (with Dominica Chavez)
We take a break from our traditional interviews, and welcome Dominica Chavez, NewMexicoKidsCAN Advocacy Manager as a co-host for this week’s episode! Together, Dominica and Amanda talk about a few important news stories in the New Mexico education world including the 180-day instructional rule lawsuit, the Governor’s Summer Reading Program, the starts and stalls for New Mexico’s high impact tutoring efforts, and finally, an update to the NMVistas website.
We also continue our new “Questions from the Field” segment. In this episode, we answer a listener's question about whether or not school board members are trained to review student data.
Have a question for us? Submit it here.
Other links:
New Mexico Summer Reading Program Website
New Mexico VISTAS Website
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Think Globally, Act Locally (with John Binnert)
John Binnert, Executive Director of Cottonwood Classical Charter School, joins us for a conversation about what the state can learn from Cottonwood Classical and how students at Cottonwood are outperforming students from across the world! Tune in and learn about what an International Baccalaureate diploma is and what it means for students at Cottonwood Classical.
We also continue our new “Questions from the Field” segment. In this episode, we answer a listener's question about LETRS training and how teachers are adapting to the training.
Have a question for us? Submit it here.
Other links:
Contact Angela at Public Charter Schools of New Mexico here: info@pcsnm.org
NewMexicoKidsCAN Literacy Toolkit
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School Transformation (with Principal Kim Finke)
Kimberly Finke, APS principal, joins Amanda for a conversation about her experience “transforming” Whittier Elementary School after it was identified as one of the four worst schools in New Mexico. Kim discusses what she’s learned from her experiences in schools within and outside of APS and the systems utilized in strong schools. She also shares her thoughts on whether or not there is hope for New Mexico schools.
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Don’t Close Doors for Your Child (with Angela Lopez)
Angela Lopez, Field Director for Public Charter Schools of New Mexico joins Amanda for a conversation about school enrollment season. It’s never too early to consider all the options for your child’s education next school year. Amanda and Angela discuss enrollment timelines for charter schools, magnet schools and even some private schools. Tune in to learn more about how to find the school that is best for your child!
Check out the Public Charter Schools of New Mexico School Finder: https://publiccharterschoolsofnewmexico.org/find-a-school/
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Our Students Are Counting on Us (with Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey)
Newly named Superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools, Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey joins us for a conversation just days after she was announced as superintendent of New Mexico’s largest school district. Dr. Blakey shares more about her history in teaching in Washington and New Mexico, opening a charter school and her goals for the district in her new role.
Follow along with APS at aps.edu.
Customer Reviews
A MUST Listen
Everyone who lives in NM should listen to this podcast and follow NM Kids Can. As someone who works in education, and helps me keep my finger on the pulse of what's going on statewide, and as a parent I find all of the information invaluable. I recommend this podcast to everyone I know-teachers and other school staff, administrators, school board members, students, parents, and even those who feel disconnected from education. We are all instrumental in shaping the future of NM education, and this podcast is the best way to stay informed and get involved.
Nm Kids Can do anything!
The work Amanda and her team are doing is so timely and will make such an impact of NM. The podcast is a great glimpse into what is happing at a grassroots level in education in this state. Listen and get involved!