Back to School Special: Here’s what New Mexico families should know

By KOB

The school year is about to begin. It’s also a critical time for New Mexico, because, year after year, reports show the state’s Public Education System is failing our children.

So what is happening this year to get New Mexico students caught up? We took that question to local education leaders.

Guests include Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Scott Elder, Rio Rancho Public Schools Superintendent V. Sue Cleveland, and Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero.

Click on the video above to watch the full special.

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