NMCEL

🌟 Closing Keynote Announcement! 🌟

The New Mexico Coalition of Educational Leaders is thrilled to welcome Kim Bearden, Co-Founder of the renowned Ron Clark Academy, as our Closing Keynote Speaker for the 2026 Summer Conference!

Kim's inspiring message of leadership, purpose, and student-centered excellence has impacted educators around the world. Join us as she helps us conclude an unforgettable week of professional learning and inspiration.

📅 July 14–17, 2026
🎤 Closing Keynote Speaker: Kim Bearden July 16th

Inspire. Lead. Transform.

🌟 NMCEL 2026 Keynote Announcement! 🌟

The New Mexico Coalition of Educational Leaders is excited to welcome George Couros as our keynote speaker for the 2026 Summer Leadership Conference, July 14–17!

Known worldwide for his inspiring message on innovation, leadership, and creating powerful learning cultures, George Couros will challenge and energize educational leaders to think differently about what's possible for students and schools.

📅 July 14–17, 2026
🎤 Keynote Speaker: George Couros July 15th
📍 New Mexico Coalition of Educational Leaders Conference

Inspire. Innovate. Lead.

Congratulations to New Mexico’s Superintendent of the Year, Dennis Roch! 🎉 What a wonderful achievement — and even more special with his beautiful daughter there to celebrate her dad’s well-deserved honor! 👏💙

📢 Attention New Mexico Principals!

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn alongside fellow principals from all Eight Mountain West States. 🌄

Be part of a network that shares ideas, builds leadership, and strengthens schools across our region. ✨

Day 3 of the LESC in Gallup, NM
Today’s agenda features:
🗣️ Public comment
🥗 Evaluation of the Healthy Universal Meals Program
📊 Review of the impact of recent federal funds legislation on New Mexico schools

Important conversations are taking place that will shape the future of education across our state.

Day 2 of LESC in Gallup, NM!
Today’s presentation highlights the important work of the Hispanic Education Act and the Bilingual Multicultural Education Advisory Council over the past several years.

The three-day meeting covers a wide range of critical topics, including:
✔️ Student performance and efficacy
✔️ Funding and the state budget
✔️ Personnel matters
✔️ Local school board training

For those interested, the full agenda is available at nmlegis.gov.

LESC, PED and NMSU staff present teacher support efforts to improve the instruction of mathematics.

Steven Michael Quezada delivers an entertaining and impactful speech. As a New Mexico graduate he is a great example of what New Mexico education can be proud of! Thank you Subject.com for sponsoring Steven Michael Quezada as today’s Keynote!

NMCEL Summer Conference is moving along well. NMASBO is presenting an all day training for new superintendents and school leaders entitled: Financial Essentials for Superintendents and School Leaders.