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Empowering our Schools with High-Speed Internet

Governor Susana Martinez is committed to bringing high-speed Internet access to every classroom in New Mexico by 2018.

Connecting New Mexico to Succeed

Broadband and education information technology (IT) can transform learning and teaching in New Mexico, reducing geographic and financial barriers to online opportunities.

Equality of Access to Online Education

We will provide consistent high-speed connectivity, a collaborative game plan, and an environment that fosters global competition.

Broadband Brings Change

Broadband technologies also benefit our community and economy through online training, certificate programs, and communication.

“We cannot expect our kids to learn the skills of tomorrow by using the dial-up of yesterday.” - Governor Susana Martinez

EducationSuperHighway Brings Expertise & Resources to NM

EducationSuperHighway is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to upgrade the Internet access in schools across America. This organization partnered with Governor Martinez along with several New Mexico state agencies in a project advisory role, providing assessments, reports, and training to help upgrade K-12 broadband infrastructure across the state. They also provide direct assistance to school districts in New Mexico that need network upgrades.

EducationSuperHighway is well known for their work that helped shape President Obama’s ConnectED initiative and served as a catalyst for modernization of the Federal Communications Commission’s $3.9 billion E-rate program.

 

GenYES Promotes Technology for Learning

The primary goal of Generation YES (GenYES) is to provide support and resources to schools using technology for improved learning opportunities and academic achievement.  

Through the GenYES program, teams of students in participating schools have an opportunity to become Student Technology Leaders (STLs) by completing challenges designed by IT Professionals that could potentially lead to employment at local or sponsoring businesses.

 

Future Ready Schools Increases Digital Learning Opportunities

Future Ready Schools is a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education featuring leadership summits co-hosted by the U.S. Department of Education.  

Technology now allows for personalized digital learning for every student in the nation so long as leaders have the technological infrastructure and human capacity in place to ensure success.  At the heart of this project is the Future Ready Framework, which is a robust structure for digital learning visioning, planning, and implementation focused on Personalized Student Learning.

“Under Governor Susana Martinez’s leadership, more New Mexico students and teachers have access to reliable, high-speed Internet than ever before. Our state has come together and leveraged partnerships to ensure that 99% of our schools are connected to broadband all while reducing costs by more than 60%. Our kids are competing in the 21st century and they deserve to have the tools they need to be successful.”

- Christopher Ruszkowski Secretary-Designate Education

Our Goals for increasing Internet Access in New Mexico schools...

  • Every classroom in New Mexico will have access to high-speed Internet by 2018.

 

  • Existing state funds and federal funds will be leveraged to build fiber optic connections into districts.

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  • Internet service can be purchased by districts in bulk, cutting district operating costs for Internet.

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  • Wi-Fi networks will be upgraded within schools using E-rate funds, dramatically improving access and speed for students.
  • 3/7/2018
    Click here to view the latest ISP cost comparison map by District!
    Attention New Mexico Public Schools/Districts, Charters, & Libraries!  How much is your institution paying for Internet access services in comparison to neighboring Districts? The following new map will help you do a quick analysis based on 2017 E-rate data validated by EducationSuperHighway.

  • 2/28/2018
    E-rate Filing Options After Missing E-rate Form 470 Due Date

Quick Links

Governor's Website:  http://www.governor.state.nm.us

Public Education Department:  http://www.ped.state.nm.us

 

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