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Oct 1, 2020 9 tweets 4 min read
PED Secretary Ryan Stewart joins @GovMLG for a news conference starting shortly (3pm MDT). Follow here for updates, or watch it live at facebook.com/GovMLG

En español: youtube.com/c/GovMLG Image Dr. Scrase from @NMHSD is up now. He says the spread rate is up throughout NM and the case count is above the gating threshold of 168.
Sep 11, 2020 8 tweets 4 min read
WELCOME & thank you for joining us for today’s chat! We have a series of 5 questions (Qs) for you today.  Please remember to tag @NMPED and start your responses (As) with A1… accordingly.  We will be using #NMPEDchat for ease of following along. Let’s get started! Q1: Introduce yourself and tell us why public education matters to you. #NMPEDchat #BackToSchoolNM
Sep 10, 2020 8 tweets 3 min read
Join us for updates - now live! #BackToSchoolNM Welcome back! As New Mexicans continue to #MaskUp and adhere to COVID-safe practices, we are excited to welcome small cohorts of students into schools that are meeting the reentry requirements.
Aug 27, 2020 4 tweets 2 min read
Stay tuned for public school updates, live from @GovMLG press conference today, here... #BackToSchoolNM Secretary Stewart articulates the requirements for reentry: (1) statewide gating criteria; (2) green zone for new daily cases & test positivity rates; (3) PED-approved reentry plan; (4) Safety & support plans in place. #BackToSchoolNM
Jul 27, 2020 6 tweets 4 min read
Happy Monday! Wondering about back to school? Missed the Governor’s presser last week? Not to worry - we have you covered with critical updates. Stay tuned here for 5 important things to know & information about who to contact with questions or concerns. #BackToSchoolNM Image The well-being of our educators, children, and families is our number one priority. #BackToSchoolNM 1/5 Image
Jul 23, 2020 12 tweets 6 min read
Join us for live updates here and follow #BackToSchoolNM Dr. Scrase of @NMHSD now reviewing the Gating Criteria for reopening in New Mexico. “Our success depends on the social distancing practices of New Mexicans.” #MaskUp #AllTogetherNM #BackToSchoolNM
Jun 25, 2020 8 tweets 3 min read
Join us in listening as @GovMLG provides critical updates, including information about education in New Mexico. #AllTogetherNM @LtGovMorales discussing public education updates now!
#BackToSchoolNM
Jun 19, 2020 7 tweets 2 min read
The New Mexico Public Education Department celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court ruling preserving the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. A thread... 1/ It allows current #DACA recipients in NM and across the country to continue to pursue their dreams & goals. This ruling will provide relief to many in our community who have awaited the decision with anxiety & fear. 2/
May 15, 2020 5 tweets 3 min read
Today we had a wonderful conversation with all 14 of New Mexico's National Merit Scholars. Secretary @rstew42 asked each student what factored into their personal success & what could improve the educational experience for all New Mexicans. Would you like to hear what they said? ImageImageImageImage 1. Investing in clubs, sports and music programs so that students can explore passions outside of academics.
2. More access to behavioral health and counseling services so students can get help with health issues to focus on school.
Apr 21, 2020 4 tweets 1 min read
The #NMTeacherDialogues is a great way to get to know some of our Deputy Secretaries and learn about their Leadership areas. Deputy Secretary Katarina Sandoval, Academic Engagement & Student Success.
Apr 14, 2020 9 tweets 8 min read
Hello! My name is Nancy and I’m the Director of Communications at PED. Today I’m one of the PED volunteers delivering PPE to our school food service workers. Follow me on my 250 mile round trip today! #PEDdelivers #AllTogetherNM Image Our day starts at the National Guard base to pick up supplies. The temptation to catch up with our co-workers is strong, but we stay socially distanced by waiting in our cars until it’s our turn to pick up allotted PPE for our routes. #PEDdelivers #AllTogetherNM Image
Mar 6, 2020 5 tweets 2 min read
“My hopes for education in New Mexico are...” Starting day two of #NMEquityCouncil onboarding by centering student voices. Image We want our teachers & schools to “not only have good intentions, but do policy and systematic change.” #EdEquity
Mar 5, 2020 5 tweets 3 min read
Director of Language & Culture @MayraValtierrez reviewing our definition of #CLR. #ValidateAffirm ImageImage Stay tuned for more updates from #NMEquityCouncil on-boarding today and tomorrow!
Feb 14, 2020 4 tweets 3 min read
It’s a special morning for all of us at PED. Thank you @Sen_MimiStewart for sponsoring Secretary Stewart’s confirmation hearing in the Senate Rules Committee. #nmleg Image “As the leader of the Public Education Department, there is pressure to deliver now, in this moment, for all of our students. I take that pressure home with me every night. And I also consider that pressure a gift and an honor.” @rstew42 #nmleg #nmped