Education

Scenes Of Tour Of Barranca Mesa School Remodel Project

Visitors including school board members and county councilors during a June 25 tour receive an overview of the remodeling work nearing completion at Barranca Mesa Elementary School, The remodel has been progressing for the past several months and is nearing completion in time for school to start Aug. 13. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

View of the main lobby where visitors are buzzed in to gain access to offices. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The main hallway from the offices leads to the classrooms and cafeteria. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The new cafeteria has a Read More

Tech-Trek-In-A-Box: Taking STEM Camp Across New Mexico

A student unpacking her Tech-Trek-in-a-Box for this year’s STEM Camp. Courtesy/AAUW

AAUW News:

Sixty 7th grade girls from across the state were selected in April to attend the American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) STEM camp at New Mexico Tech.

This was to be the seventh year that AAUW in New Mexico ran Tech Trek NM to nurture girls’ interests in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). So when COVID-19 made holding camp impossible, AAUW decided to try a new approach: take (literally mail) the camp to the girls. Thus was born Tech-Trek-in-a-Box.

Tech Trek is usually a week-long Read More

World Futures: Distance Learning And Teaching – Part One

By ANDY ANDREWS
Los Alamos World Futures Institute

In the fall of 1989, the Cognitive Systems Engineering Group in the Los Alamos Nation Laboratory held a distance learning conference at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, N.M.

At the time, the two dominant terms were distance education and distance training. Distance education was the dominant terminology used by the formal education system, led by the University of Wisconsin.

In contrast, distance training seemed primarily the purview of government instructional bodies, particularly the military, plus motivated private companies. Read More

Updates From Local Land Managers At Virtual Nature On Tap

Join PEEC and Los Alamos Creative District at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 6 for a virtual Nature On Tap event. This panel will feature representatives from local land management agencies. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Alamos Creative District for a virtual Nature On Tap event at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 6.

Audience members will hear from some of our local land managers, who will give updates on the trails and open spaces that they help oversee. Eric Peterson of Los Alamos County, Scott McFarland of Bandelier National Monument, Jennifer Sublett Read More

NDI New Mexico Delivers Over 750 Online Dance Classes

Students stretch and practice the ‘V-sit’ for jazz class. NDI New Mexico’s Super Wonderful Summer (online) as well as the Afterschool programs delivered via Zoom keep dancers inspired and moving at home. Courtesy/NDI

Courtesy/NDI

NDI News:

Inspiring Children and Families, NDI New Mexico Delivers Over 750 Online Dance Classes.

These online classes are helping me develop into a much stronger dancer as well as teaching me more about dance each day. I thought I would thank you and let you know how amazing this online program has been, and I’m really enjoying it so far, and can’t wait for more. — Dakota, Read More

UNM-LA Facing Challenges Yet Creating Opportunities

By Chancellor Cindy Rooney
UNM-Los Alamos

The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board held a special meeting via Zoom Monday, June 29, to review and approve a Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) for FY21.

With the recent State Legislative special session where projected funding for higher education was reduced, the New Mexico Higher Education Department required all higher education institutions to create budget adjustments.

The BAR for UNM-LA includes a decrease in Instruction and General revenues of $417,477, based on decreased state funding, an anticipated reduction in tuition from Read More

COVID-19: An Opportunity For Enhancing School Health

By RACHEL LIGHT
Los Alamos

COVID-19 brings up many negative feelings for people, such as fear, uncertainty, and social isolation. For many, the days repeat themselves like a scene from the movie Groundhog Day and it’s hard to see any light at the end of the tunnel.

Yet, COVID-19 provides us with the perfect opportunity to put sustainable public health measures in schools, such as regular handwashing, that could yield benefits way beyond the current pandemic.

Implementing regular handwashing at key times in school has many benefits for reducing illness beyond COVID-19. This includes the potential Read More

Life After 50: Her Futures So Bright … I Gotta Wear Shades

Brent and Lora Butler with daughter Zoe at her graduation in May. Photo by Chad Lauritzen. Chad Lauritzen

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization

I have known Zoe Butler since the day she strode into the class of the delightful Ms. Becky Sims at Chamisa Elementary School.

My favorite memory is when the school celebrated the 100th day. A big day that probably included Dr. Seuss. What I would learn the next day was that the kindergarten student thought the 100th day, marked the last day of the school year.

That beautiful little girl bloomed into a stellar Read More

New Mexico Officially Inaugurates Early Childhood Education And Care Department To Oversee Prenatal-To-Five Programs

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Wednesday, the State of New Mexico officially launched the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD).

The agency will oversee prenatal-to-five programs, including home visiting and early intervention, family nutrition, early childhood special education, early Head Start and Head Start, and early pre-K and pre-K.

“Today is a milestone — years of work from dedicated advocates brought us to this point, and now our work begins,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “With incredibly experienced and diverse leadership, with the unyielding support of Read More

FBI: Roswell Teen Charged Federally For Online Threats

FBI News:

Matthew Lee Herbert, 18, of Roswell has been charged federally in connection with online threats that prompted the lockdown of Roswell High School last November.

Herbert is charged with interstate communications containing a threat to injure the person of another (18 U.S. Code § 875).

Herbert is accused of posting a message on Snapchat with what appeared to be a semi-automatic weapon and the caption, “b ready rhs I ain’t playin nomo”.

Another message containing the original post had the caption, “Oof, y’all watch out”.

The high school went into lockdown Nov. 12, 2019, when

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LANL: Seven Los Alamos Students Complete Fourth Annual, Virtual Summer Physics Camp For Young Women

Seven Los Alamos students complete virtual Summer Physics Camp for Young Women Rachel Butler, Kaisa Drew, Jalyn Gould, Madison Morris, Nina Johnson, Sofia Parra, and Rebeca Rocha excel at two-week intensive By attending on-line presentations and doing hands-on experiments at home, 25 students completed the first virtual Summer Physics Camp for Young Women. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Seven Los Alamos students just completed the fourth-annual, two-week intensive, Los Alamos National Laboratory Summer Physics Camp for Young Women, June 8-19.

Rachel Butler, Kaisa Drew, Jalyn Gould, Nina Read More

LAPS Announces Fully Remote Learning Option For Students

Local student Campbell Washnok. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools is excited to announce the opportunity for students to participate in fully remote learning in grades K-12 starting in August 2020.

LAPS Online Learning includes students:

…Participating in high quality instruction with individualized assignments and feedback;

…Working on projects and participating in online teams; and

…Engaging in self-directed work and active learning based upon best practices from the learning sciences.

LAPS has had limited online options available for students Read More

HU Alumna Receives UK Scholarship For Film Study

Shanea Strachan

NMHU News:

Las Vegas, N.M. – Shanea Strachan, a New Mexico Highlands University media arts and technology alumna, received a United Kingdom Chevening Scholarship to enroll at Bournemouth University in Dorset, England to pursue a master’s degree in producing film and television.

The British High Commission Nassau awarded Strachan, a Freeport, Grand Bahama native, the scholarship. She is the only Bahamian to receive the honor this year.

“My passion is to focus on original content creation of television shows and movies,” Strachan said. “The stories that are most important Read More

2020 Irene Boone Memorial Scholarships Awarded

Kaley Muller

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) and Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation have announced that Kaley Muller and Justin Pena are the winners of the 2020 Irene Boone Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a two or four-year degree at a college, university or technical-vocational program. It is made possible through the generosity of long-time resident and pediatrician, Dr. Irene Boone and her husband, Zanas “Slim” Boone.

Kaley Muller is the daughter of Amanda Leibee. She will attend New Mexico Highlands University in the fall where Read More

New Mexico Fishing And Stocking Report: July 1

Courtesy/NMGF

NMGF News:

We hope you enjoy this special Aquatic Education edition of the fishing report. Every fishing excursion can be turned into an educational opportunity for children and adults alike.

The activities outlined below can be utilized to learn more about the fish we pursue and the habitats they rely on, which in turn can make us better anglers. Happy fishing!

Dissecting A Fish And Identifying It’s Internal Body Parts

Fishing is a great way to spend a day outdoors with children, but it can also be an opportunity to teach them a little more than just how to catch and clean fish. Read More

Shin: Concerned About Well-being; Eye Health Of Our Kids 

By LISA SHIN, O.D.
Los Alamos

Dear Friends:

With the news of Los Alamos Public Schools planning for a hybrid model and remote learning this coming fall, as a mom, I am very concerned about the well being of our kids!

While some families, such as homeschoolers, are well-positioned and equipped for this change, others are simply not. Without proper supervision, parental involvement, and social interaction, some will fall behind.

What about single, working parents who cannot afford to work part-time? What happens to small business owners who have school age children and cannot afford paid family Read More

County Library Summer Reading Challenges Go Digital

COUNTY News:

For summer 2020, the Los Alamos County Library System is going digital, debuting Beanstack, which is software to help patrons log reading and track activity challenges.

Library summer reading and activities fun for all ages runs June 29-Aug. 24. The summer reading theme is Have Book, Will Travel and the library has three separate journeys, one each for kids, teens, and adults.

Using Beanstack, patrons can post book reviews, see book lists, mark their reading progress, and be notified of drawings or prizes they have won.

In addition to earning beads for reading, kids earn digital Read More

Udall, Heinrich Join Push For $175 Billion Education Investment To Save 2021 School Year & U.S. Economy

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) have joined a group of 41 Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), calling on Senate leadership to include at least $175 billion for the Elementary and Secondary Education Relief Fund in any future coronavirus relief package.

As health and education officials develop novel coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines, precautions, and restrictions for safely reopening schools this fall, Udall and Heinrich are urging Congress and the Trump administration to act with the same sense of urgency Read More

New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales Joins DCA, State Libraries In Pushing Summer Reading Program To Kids

NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and the New Mexico State Library have enlisted the help of Lt. Gov. Howie Morales in promoting the importance of reading for children.

The Lieutenant Governor will read the children’s book “The Three Little Javelinas,” written by Susan Lowell and illustrated by Jim Harris, courtesy of the Silver City Public Library, during a Facebook Premiere event at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, as part of the statewide summer reading program that kicked off earlier this month.

To access the event, visit www.facebook.com/events/304021257445512/ Read More

Special School Board Meeting Held Virtually Monday

LAPS News:

A Special School Board Meeting will be held virtually at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 29.

This virtual meeting is open to the public. Use the following link to live stream this meeting: https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/d3c3c2de-e057-4ddc-8385-6c0108b7fb69.

To submit comments during the meeting, use: public.comments@laschools.net

Agenda

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Call to Order President Ellen Ben-Naim will call the meeting to order

3. Roll Call

4. Presentations and Recommendations of the Superintendent and Information for the Board

Item Strategic Plan Focus Area

8.1 Read More

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