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Update on SPPI’s Public Records Case Against Arizona’s Mesa Public Schools

SPPI v Mesa Public Schools Public Records Lawsuit

SPPI’s hearing against Mesa Public Schools will address the district’s minimal response to our public records request, which yielded less than 50 email addresses despite serving over 60,000 students.

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Albuquerque Journal: New Mexico Parents Want Gender Ideology Out of School Curriculum

Transgenderism in New Mexico Southwest Public Policy Institute

Co-authored by Judy Pino and Patrick M. Brenner. Originally published at abqjournal.com on February 18, 2024. Radical gender ideology is running rampant through New Mexico’s public schools. State-funded after-school clubs that encourage children to explore LGBTQ+ identities without their parents’ knowledge are appearing in school districts more frequently. Children are being harmed by the dogged pursuit […]

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Survey: Evaluating Parental Insights on Controversial Curriculum

New Mexico Transgenderism in Education Survey

The survey highlighted significant parental skepticism towards the inclusion of transgender topics in New Mexico’s public school curriculum.

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Survey Among Parents of Las Cruces Public School Students

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The Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex has new signage in time for the special ceremony to rename the Las Cruces Public Schools administration building. Miranda Cyr/Las Cruces Sun-News

The Southwest Public Policy Institute is pleased to announce the completion of a recent survey focusing on the appropriateness of book content in school libraries. This survey was conducted from November 14th to 16th and engaged parents of students attending Las Cruces Public Schools. A total of 55 parents participated in this important survey, offering […]

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The Center Square: Utah Creates an Ideal Homeschool Environment with Universal ESAs

Utah Fits All Scholarship

If you’re a homeschooling parent, an exciting development in Utah offers your family an impressive benefit. Earlier this year, lawmakers in Salt Lake City created the Utah Fits All Scholarship, putting the Beehive State in the forefront of the Education Saving Account movement. What does that mean? Starting in the 2024-25 school year, all K-12 […]

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Shocking Decline in Academic Scores Revealed: Are Our Schools Failing?

Recent data from the National Assessment of Academic Progress (NAEP), also known as the “Nation’s Report Card,” reveals a significant decline in reading and math scores for 13-year-olds. The results highlight the academic failures caused by COVID lockdowns and school closures. The average scores in reading have dropped to levels last observed in the 1970s, […]

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Embracing Universal School Choice: A Win-Win Solution for Arizona Education

Jana Lynn Granillo attends a press conference protesting the lack of limits on Arizona's universal voucher program at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on May 9, 2023. Joel Angel Juarez/The Republic
Jana Lynn Granillo attends a press conference protesting the lack of limits on Arizona's universal voucher program at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on May 9, 2023. Joel Angel Juarez/The Republic

Embracing universal school choice can provide more funding for students at a lower cost to taxpayers, offering diverse educational opportunities and debunking misconceptions about its impact on public schools.

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New Mexico Parents Are Dissatisfied, Want Choices

Parents in New Mexico’s largest school districts express dissatisfaction with the quality of public education.

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Poll: Las Cruces Parents Dissatisfied With Public Education

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The Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex has new signage in time for the special ceremony to rename the Las Cruces Public Schools administration building. Miranda Cyr/Las Cruces Sun-News

Parents of Las Cruces Public Schools students are generally dissatisfied with the public school system. What’s the solution?

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Boomtown U.S.A.

The American Southwest’s population growth is en fuego — well, with two exceptions.