Welcome to the New Mexico Public Education Department Website

PED offices are currently closed to the public.

Please direct all health related inquiries to 1-855-600-3453
Para assistencia con situaciónes de salud pública y coronavirus, llamada 1-855-600-3453

For education related inquiries,  please call the PED at 505-257-8891
Para assistencia con situaciónes educación, llamada 505-257-8891

June 30 Licensure UPDATE.

For all questions about licensure applications and renewals, please call 505-231-4443 or email LicensureUnit@state.nm.us. A complete list of contact information for the Licensure Bureau can be found here. We appreciate your patience during this busy time of year for our dedicated licensure team.

For questions about other state services, visit NewMexico.gov .

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.