STATE PERSPECTIVES - SOLUTIONS

Inclusion of at-risk factors in the funding formula

Alternative Schools, Programs, and Settings.  Examples include:

  • San Andres High School in Las Cruces
  • Career Enrichment Center in Albuquerque Public Schools
  • Family Partnership in West Las Vegas
  • Advanced Placement throughout the state     
  • Carnegie Middle School Initiatives

Graduation Reality and Dual-Role Skills (GRADS) has been very successful

Schools Within Schools with a particular emphasis on 9th grade students

Career Academies

...a key to success in strengthening New Mexico schools and improving our graduation rate...

Systemic improvement in language development and early intervention to target literacy skills

Source: State Department of Education response to House Memorial 73 (November 17, 1997)

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