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    The Hidden Costs of New Mexico’s New Building Codes: A Threat to Affordable Housing

    New Mexico’s new building codes may drive up home construction costs, potentially pricing many families out of the housing market and undermining efforts to affordability.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  August 13, 2024

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

    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.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  June 1, 2023

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    School Choice and Education Freedom: A Case for Change

    Senator William Soules tables Senator Craig Brandt’s Education Freedom Act, a bill aimed at giving parents the freedom to choose the best K-12 education for their children.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  February 2, 2023

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    Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Official School Choice Week Declaration

    New Mexico’s Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham officially declared January 22-28, 2023 as School Choice Week!

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  January 16, 2023

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    Senator Craig Brandt Introduced a Bill to Fund Students Not Systems

    Senator Craig Brandt recently introduced a bill to fund students in New Mexico, which would create comprehensive school choice reform.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  January 16, 2023

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    The Future of School Choice in New Mexico

    School Choice will remain an important focus in 2023. Informing parents about the concept is a critical first step.

    Brett Kokinadis  |  December 6, 2022

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    The State Of Education In New Mexico: NOT On A Good Path

    Contrary to New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, education is not in “a good place”.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  September 2, 2022

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    Albuquerque Public Schools Considers Adopting Parental Bill Of Rights

    A parental bill of rights is necessary to preserve the relationship between parents and their children.

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    Now Is The Time For Universal School Choice

    In March 2020, schools nationwide started closing their doors. Government bureaucrats fought to keep schools closed for over a year while parents struggled desperately to cope with mandatory remote learning. Reading and math proficiency scores declined…

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  June 21, 2022

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    Albuquerque Public Schools Spends $27,268 Per Student Annually

    In May, the Albuquerque Journal’s Esteban Candelaria reported on the proposed budget of Albuquerque Public Schools. The APS Board of Education was taken aback by the funding request: $1.936 billion for fiscal year 2023. At almost…

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  June 20, 2022

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