In order to positively affect lasting systematic change, we must actively find ways to support parents in promoting their children's success; offer resources for youth development groups whom have proven outcomes to increase literacy, mathematic, and graduation rates; support institutions of higher learning in recruitment, retention, scholarship and internship efforts. In order to achieve the above mentioned, we must partner with parents, local schools, youth development agencies, education departments, school boards and commissions.
The Office of African American Affairs strives to positively affect African American student success in New Mexico’s P-20 education system, increase awareness of available scholarships, financial assistance, higher education options, internships, and career development opportunities available to African Americans and assist with the establishment of mentorship programs for pre-school, school age, high school, and college students.
OAAA’s Objectives:
- Positively affect African American student success in New Mexico’s P-20 education system
- Increase awareness of available scholarships, financial assistance, higher education options, internships, and career development opportunities available to African Americans
- Assist with the establishment of mentorship programs for pre-school, school age, high school, and college students
Programs
Education Under Arrest
African Americans Journey
Summer Literacy Enrichment
Inner Beauty Summit
Resources
Common Core Standards: What parents need to know?
Common Core Standards
SBA’s and EOC’s (End of Course exam): What Students and Parents need know?
EOC
EOC Assessment Letter