In The News.
As a result of parent outrage at the possible closure of New Mexico's top three performing schools, the Southwest Learning Center has been selected to host a Legislative Community Event sponsored by Representatives Conrad James, Jim Smith, and House Minority Leader Tom Taylor from Farmington. The event is being held to hear parent and community input into the elimination of the small school size adjustment and the possible closure of charter schools and the consolidation of 36 of New Mexico's rural school districts.
The event will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the Southwest Learning Center (10301 Candelaria Rd NE: NW corner of Morris and Candelaria) from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. The event is open to all parents and students attending the Southwest Learning Center, concerned community members, and charter school supporters.
The LFC and LESC have recommended that schools sharing facilities not be allowed to receive the small school adjustment as a way of balancing the state's budget. "The net result will be the closure of many New Mexico charter schools (including the Southwest Primary, Southwest Intermediate, and Southwest Secondary Learning Center in Albuquerque) and the consolidation of many small New Mexico school districts" said Scott Glasrud, Head Administrator at the Southwest Learning Centers.
Posted January 07, 2011