Helping EDUCATORS
Reshape Their LEARNING Culture
ABOUT
Bree Morena de Santos, MBA, Ed.D.
Specializes in the Analysis of Educational Research Science, creating S.T.E.A.M. LEARNING environments and neurodiversity in learning curriculum. Education Technology Specialist & Education Funding Procurement Expert.
Multicultural TESOL Certified Teacher.
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EDUCATORS CONSULTING SERVICES LLC
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Partnering with Policymakers to build learning environments that help teachers better connect with students, by providing instructional solutions for diverse learners.
NEW MEXICO
LITERACY & STEM CENTERS
PRESENTATION
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Bridging the gap between Curriculum Advisory, Policy Advocacy and Funding Procurement
Special Programs:
USAC FCC Non-Profit Educational Program E-RATE Consultant (Federal)
PSFA New Mexico School Funding Consultant (State)
Certified STEM Education Institutions Consultant
NMPED (New Mexico Public Education Dept)
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Procurement Vehicles:
State of New Mexico, General Services Department - Statewide Pricing Agreement 60-00000-25-00021
Cooperative Educational Services: Business Management, Project Management, Process Development and Consulting Services Contract #2022-14
NM Department of IT (DoIT): Broadband Planning, Grant Writing, Infrastructure Statewide Price Agreement Category 3
Let's Create Change
Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan
Rooted in Equity, Committed to Action
New Mexico Public Education Department In partnership with LANL Foundation, LESC & WestEd
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The Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan is New Mexico’s formal response to a landmark court ruling that found the state failed to meet its constitutional obligation to provide a uniform and sufficient education for all students, particularly Native American students, English learners, students with disabilities, and students experiencing poverty.
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Led by the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED), the plan is being developed in partnership with the LANL Foundation, the Legislative Education Study Committee, and WestEd. Together, these partners are working to ensure the plan reflects the voices and lived experiences of those most impacted.
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The action plan addresses five core areas required by the court:
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Equitable access to high-quality instruction
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Access to well-prepared, culturally and linguistically responsive educators
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Academic, social, and behavioral support services
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Fair and effective funding to meet student needs
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Data and accountability systems to drive continuous improvement
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What is the FUTURE OF REMOTE LEARNING?
2026 NM Legislative Sessions
January 20th - February 19th
ARTICLE:
NM Education committee endorses proposed math, literacy bills 12/19/2025
SCHOOL BOARD LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TOOLKIT
CULTIVATING A STATEWIDE CULTURE OF FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPPORT RECOMMENDATION 12/14/2023
Career Technical Education
One of the largest programs currently funded through non-recurring dollars is career technical education (CTE), which served nearly 75,000 secondary students in the 2023-2024 school year. In addition to traditional pathways like automotive repair and construction, today’s CTE programs include a wide array of concentrations, such as health sciences, entrepreneurship, and information technology. CTE funding also supports New Mexico’s ‘innovation zones,’ the main components of which are internships, apprenticeships, capstone projects, and graduate profiles. From FY23 to FY24, state appropriations for CTE grew from$15 million to $40 million, a 166% increase. The FY26 Executive recommendation again includes a nonrecurring appropriation of$40 million.
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Indian Education Fund Academic achievement for New Mexico’s Native American population continues to lag statewide averages. In school year 2023-24, reading and math proficiency rates among Native American students were 24% and 12% respectively, as compared to 38% and 22% statewide. In response, the FY26 Executive recommendation maintains $20 million in recurring general fund appropriations to the Indian Education Fund but also includes $90 million in nonrecurring funds for expenditure in FY26-FY28 to flow directly to Pueblos, Tribes, and Nations to expand educational opportunities in accordance with the Indian Education Act. To mitigate the administrative obstacles outlined in the Tribal Remedy Framework, funds will be disbursed upfront rather than through the grant reimbursement process, preventing any issues with cashflow or administrative capacity. Additionally, unspent balances at yearend can be carried over, which will reduce reversions and enable multi-year planning