District recognizes two bilingual programs; students recount Santa Fe legislative visit
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Summary
Loma Linda and Riverside elementary schools were recognized by the state’s language and culture division for bilingual multicultural education. Board members also heard from students who traveled to the state legislature in Santa Fe; students described tours of the Capitol and meetings with legislators, and district staff said roughly 28 students
GADSDEN — Board trustees on Feb. 27 recognized Loma Linda Elementary and Riverside Elementary for the state bilingual multicultural education program award and heard students describe a Feb. 13 trip to the New Mexico State Capitol.
Bilingual program recognition District staff said the Language and Culture Division will present an official recognition at the State Capitol Roundhouse on March 7; principals and assistant principals from both schools joined the board to accept the recognition. The district highlighted the schools’ dual‑language models and said the recognition reflects staff work to promote bilingualism and cultural enrichment.
Student legislative trip Superintendent Dempsey introduced students from multiple campuses who visited Santa Fe on Feb. 13. Student speakers described the capitol building tour, meeting the lieutenant governor and learning about the legislative process. The district said it took 28 students to the legislature and that the trip included STEM and Project SEARCH students.
Why it matters: District leaders framed the recognition and the legislative trip as student opportunities that connect classroom learning to civic institutions and to promote bilingual education and career pathways.
What was not decided: These were recognitions and reports; no policy action was taken.
Transcript evidence: Presentations by school leaders on bilingual recognition and student comments about their Santa Fe experience and meetings with state officials.
