APS officials weigh-in on changes for upcoming school year

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In less than two weeks, Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is getting ready to welcome students back to the classroom, and parents will see big changes at campuses this year.  Some parents were frustrated and angry after last year, saying there wasn’t enough supervision of students arriving and leaving school. APS said that will … Read more

Locker 505 works to ‘Fill That Bus’ and help families get school supplies

The start of the school year is just around the corner so we’re working with Locker 505 to “Fill That Bus!” Here’s what we mean. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — School is starting soon and while many are getting their shopping done, some families are struggling to afford all of those supplies. That’s why nonprofit Locker 505 … Read more

City ‘Cruzin’ into the School Year’ event taking place August 3

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is holding its annual “Cruzin Into The School Year” to help give students and families the necessary resources to start the school year. They aim to provide every child with school supplies, a backpack, a haircut and so much more. Prior to the Cruzin Into The School Year … Read more

New Mexico high school graduation rate continues slow climb, data shows

Image representing education in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The latest high school graduation data for the 2023 cohort shows that New Mexico schools are making consistent progress toward higher graduation rates. Career Technical Education students, in particular, graduated at a high rate. Since the 2008 cohort, New Mexico has been tracking graduation rates in … Read more