This resource was prepared for an Early Learning Challenge (ELC) State in response to a request for information about initiatives to improve the quality of child care and early education provided by family, friends, and neighbors in the 20 RTT-ELC States. This information will be helpful to other States as they consider how to continue to increase…

The human brain develops rapidly in the first five years of life. High-quality early learning experiences can have a profound and lasting positive effect on young children during these years, setting the stage for success in kindergarten and beyond. This is especially true for young children with high needs who are from low-income families; who…

An annual report (1971-72) of New Mexico's State Department of Education, Division of Indian Education, this document presents data pertaining to the 20 school districts receiving Johnson O'Malley (JOM) funds. Data is included on the total district enrollment, Indian student enrollment, Indian employees, what JOM funds were used for, and special…

An annual report (1970-71) of New Mexico's State Department of Education, Division of Indian Education, this document presents data pertaining to the 20 schools receiving Johnson-O'Malley benefits. Observations from the Director of Indian Education indicate that kindergarten units were expanded to 41 units in 12 districts; that 10 Indian…

THE BULK OF THIS EVALUATION REPORT OF NEW MEXICO'S TITLE I PROJECTS IS A SERIES OF APPENDIXES. HOWEVER ONE SECTION OF TEXT OUTLINES THE ORGANIZATION OF THE PROJECTS (BUDGET, PERSONNEL, ETC.) AND ANOTHER THEIR ADMINISTRATION AT THE STATE LEVEL (CRITERIA FOR PROJECT APPROVAL, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATIVE SERVICES, FISCAL MANAGEMENT, ETC.).…

THE COMPENSATORY EDUCATION ACTIVITIES FOR 55,507 DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS IN NEW MEXICO'S PUBLIC AND NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE LISTED IN THIS REPORT. OF NEW MEXICO'S 90 LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, 69 REPORTED THAT THEIR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS DEMONSTRATED A CLASSROOM READING PERFORMANCE WHICH WAS SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW GRADE LEVEL AND 60 REPORTED THAT MANY…

This fourth annual report of the New Mexico State Commission on Postsecondary Education essentially describes activities in five areas. The finance and budget review section provides a profile of public colleges and universities; branch colleges; four-year private colleges and universities; as well as outlining the actual operating expenditures…

The 1967 Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I programs for neglected and delinquent students in New Mexico are examined in this report. Two state and four local institutions were eligible for these programs. Along with specific descriptive data on the programs, the report briefly describes innovative projects, the students' most pressing…

An annual report (1972-73) of New Mexico's State Department of Education, Division of Indian Education, this document presents data pertaining to 7 school districts receiving Johnson O'Malley (JOM) funds. For the purpose of providing as accurate a picture as possible of how JOM funds are used at the local level, the summaries covered 4 categories:…

The planning and coordinating activities of the New Mexico State Commission on Postsecondary Education for the year July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978 are described. The following areas are covered: funding recommendations, special studies, activities of the academic council, the year ahead, and statutory responsibility. Profiles of public and…