Episode 206 - AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) - New Mexico's Report Card

Another year, another depressing round of No Child Left Behind test results for New Mexico. On the surface, the numbers are bleak: fewer schools reaching "Adequate Yearly Progress" (AYP) than last year. And, once again, New Mexico ranks near the bottom compared to the rest of the nation.

But, as usual, the test scores only tell half the story. It's not an easy task, trying to ensure a quality education for all New Mexicans. And, too often, I think we fall victim to not asking the tough questions. Instead we fall back on shrugging our shoulders and wallowing in our poor national rankings.

We should all be thankful to the people out there that are trying to make a difference. Whether you agree with No Child Left Behind or not, it is important to remember that the focus needs to be on the kids, and finding the best ways to make sure they are equipped with the tools they need to succeed in the "real" world.

We hope this week's show will help to enlighten the topic, and provide some inspiration for all of us, as we look for ways to better serve our children.

Kevin McDonald & Kathy Wimmer

The Public Affairs Team

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NM inFOCUS: Ep 206 - Adequate Yearly Progress

AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) represents the annual academic proficiency targets in reading and math that the state, school districts and schools must reach to beconsidered on track with the federally mandated goals set by No Child Left Behind. But what does it really mean when New Mexico schools don’t make the grade? This week, co-hosts David Alire Garcia and Gene Grant lead discussions on the state’s report card, and also take a preview of the Legislature’s upcoming special session, the spread of the red light camera, and the failure of a mental health ordinance.

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NM inFOCUS: Ep 206 - Adequate Yearly Progress (Intro)



NM inFOCUS: Ep 206 - Adequate Yearly Progress (In Focus)



NM inFOCUS: Ep 206 - Adequate Yearly Progress (The Line 1of2)



NM inFOCUS: Ep 206 - Adequate Yearly Progress (Train to Lamy)



NM inFOCUS: Ep 206 - Adequate Yearly Progress (The Line 2of2)



NM inFOCUS: Ep 206 - Adequate Yearly Progress (Outro)