Education – Valley Daily Post

James R. Mountain
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September 25, 2020
8:28 am

Andrew West, a senior at Los Alamos High School, was elected to the Key Club International Board during a July special meeting held in lieu of the 2020 Key Club International Convention. This year’s convention, planned for San Francisco, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Northern’s EMET, IET Engineering Programs Fully Accredited By ABET

James R. Mountain
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September 24, 2020
8:09 am

Following a recent evaluation, the Bachelor of Engineering in Electromechanical Engineering Technology (EMET) and the Bachelor of Engineering in Information Engineering Technology (IET) programs at Northern New Mexico College are fully accredited by ABET’s Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC).

Twelve LAHS Seniors Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists

James R. Mountain
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September 22, 2020
8:55 am

Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Los Alamos Online Learning Academy

James R. Mountain
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September 22, 2020
8:51 am

While many parents and students have chosen to learn remotely this fall until schools can transition to a hybrid model and potentially, to five days a week in person learning, some families opted for a new school opportunity this year: the Los Alamos Online Learning Academy (LAOLA).

Luján Statement On Passage Of Strength In Diversity Act

James R. Mountain
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September 16, 2020
10:05 am

U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after the House passed the Strength in Diversity Act by a 248-167 vote.

LAPS Press Release – School Board Update

James R. Mountain
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September 16, 2020
10:02 am

The Los Alamos School Board met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020.The meeting was held virtually with over 350 participants in addition to the School Board members.

Attorney General Balderas Announces $330 Million Student Debt Relief Settlement

James R. Mountain
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September 16, 2020
9:49 am

Attorney General Balderas announced today that the State of New Mexico, along with 47 states and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has secured an agreement to obtain $330 million in debt relief for former ITT Tech students for 35,000 borrowers who have outstanding principal balances.

4-Year Undergraduate Scholarships

James R. Mountain
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September 15, 2020
8:41 am

The LANL Foundation offers scholarships via the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund (LAESF) to high school graduates and current undergraduate students from Northern New Mexico to pursue 4-year degrees. The application for 4-year awards opens in October and the deadline is in late January.

Notice Of UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board Meeting

James R. Mountain
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September 10, 2020
9:04 am

The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will meet Monday, September 14, at 5:30 p.m. using Zoom video conferencing technology.

Despite Pandemic, Northern Enrollment Comes Out Ahead

James R. Mountain
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September 10, 2020
8:52 am

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Northern New Mexico College is reporting an 11 percent increase in student headcount enrollment for the 2020 Fall semester, and a 3 percent increase in total student credit hours taken, the College’s highest enrollment since 2014.