House committee advances 3‑year paid internship pilot for high school students The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs committee gave a do‑pass to HB280, a three‑year pilot that would fund paid internships through grants to school districts, nonprofits and tribal entities. The Department of Workforce Solutions would administer grants and collect outcome data; appropriation and program design details remain to be finalized.

A groundbreaking pilot program in New Mexico is set to transform the future of high school students by funding paid internships through innovative grants!

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Gadsden High School's Emma Martinez earns appointments to Naval and Air Force Academies Emma Martinez receives dual appointments to prestigious military academies and over $2M in scholarships.

Emma Martinez is not just a standout student; she's a beacon of leadership and excellence, earning dual appointments to the Naval and Air Force Academies and over $2 million in scholarships!

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New charter school governance rules aim to ensure accountability and limit conflicts of interest Charter schools must have independent governing bodies and avoid member dual roles.

New Mexico's Senate Bill 163 could revolutionize charter schools by protecting student rights and enhancing governance—will it be the change we need?

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Senator Shendo proposes bill for tribal regalia at New Mexico school graduations New Mexico bill allows students to wear tribal regalia during graduations and school events.

New Mexico's Senate is championing cultural heritage by proposing a bill that allows Indigenous students to proudly wear tribal regalia at graduations and school events.

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