AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStudent Loans: Defaults are surging nationwide after pandemic-era protections lapsed, with about 9.5 million borrowers (1 in 5) now in default—raising fears of wage and Social Security garnishment. Education Policy: New Mexico lawmakers are weighing how to expand student learning time after $2.6B since 2018 delivered only modest gains, while districts push back on calendar control. Local Schools & Governance: Santa Fe school board President Kate Noble is again steering a “one voice” approach, limiting other members’ media comments. Teacher Benefits: New Mexico teachers with children lack paid parental leave guaranteed for state workers, forcing many to use sick time or vacation. Culture & Community: A new Albuquerque charter proposal would blend STEM, AI literacy, and project-based learning with Spanish and Middle Eastern history. Arts & Heritage: Santa Fe Opera’s “Madama Butterfly” spotlights Karen Chia-ling Ho and a Japan-inspired “blown-off roof” set design. Outdoor Lifestyle: A quick hike to La Ventana Natural Arch in El Malpais offers a low-effort way to see 160 million years of geology. Workforce & Science: Los Alamos National Laboratory expands a paid student workforce program to bring more New Mexico students into hands-on lab experience. Public Safety & Health: New Mexico’s pedestrian death ranking remains a concern as tick season stretches and screwworm reporting guidance urges residents not to DIY treatments on wildlife.
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