Public Education Department

Education • Public Education Department

The new Online Licensure Portal for the New Mexico Public Education Department is now available. You can apply, pay and track your application status online.

Education • Public Education Department

The College and Career Readiness Bureau (CCRB) of the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) is dedicated to providing the students of our state with an educational foundation that takes them from primary school through secondary and postsecondary studies. This foundation encourages exploration and achievement in academic, career and technical education.

Education • Public Education Department

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham put together a plan for education in New Mexico. “A New Direction for New Mexico Schools” includes eleven (11) focus areas needed in order for New Mexico’s students to achieve their very best, including engaging families, communities and students as substantive partners. One way in which to engage families, communities, and students as essential partners in our public schools is through the implementation of the community schools model.

Education • Public Education Department

Our mission is to positively impact student learning by ensuring the development and administration of valid and reliable assessments that: - Measure the effectiveness of curriculum and instruction - Include data systems and structures that provide students, teachers, administrators and stakeholders with the information needed to make informed decisions - Produce a measure indicating progress towards readiness for college and career - Uphold the belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels - Hold schools and the PED accountable to create equitable opportunities for students

Education • Public Education Department

The Options for Parents & Families Division strives to ensure New Mexico parents and families have access to the information they need to make informed decisions for the education of their students.