New Mexico Public Education Department
Mission
Equity, Excellence and Relevance
The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that ALL students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.
Vision
Rooted in Our Strengths
Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.
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Featured Topics
NMPED Comprehensive Sexual Health Education page now available
Teaching the Teachers Earns Professional Learning Coach Lacy Rivera a $25,000 Milken Educator Award
Secretary’s Blog – October 2019
Press Release: Mandi Torrez of Bernalillo Public Schools named 2020 New Mexico Teacher of the Year
NM PED Partners with NMEAF to Promote FAFSA Challenge
Press Release: Three New Mexico Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon Recognition
Programs
Assessment Career Preparation Community Supports 21st Century Community Learning Centers HIV-STI Prevention Education Program Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Teaching Credential Educator Growth and Development Educator Growth and Development Bureau Education Leadership in New Mexico Indian Education Advisory Council Hispanic Education Advisory Council Finance School Budget and Finance Analysis Language and Culture Bilingual Multicultural Education Programs Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Instruction State Seal of Bilingualism-Biliteracy Licensure Options for Parents and Families Policy and Legislature Special Education Education Administrator LEA Assignments School Safety