K-12

The LANL Foundation strongly supports public school education throughout Northern New Mexico through the K-12 Education Program, which serves nineteen public school districts as well as tribal schools and non-profits.

The K-12 Education Program has two main goals: Promoting the social and emotional well-being of students and teachers and preparing and growing teachers and education leaders.

Teachers’ skills are enhanced through participation in the National Board Certification for Local Teachers Program, which provides a scholarship and one-on-one support to teachers who are eligible to pursue their National Board Certification (NBC). NBCs nationally-respected, advanced teaching credential goes beyond state licensure. Research shows teachers who have achieved their NBC see increased student academic performance and success within the classroom.

An additional way that the K-12 Education Program supports teachers is by honoring them and recognizing their achievements through the Rio Arriba County & Pojoaque Excellence in Teaching Award, sponsored by Northern New Mexico Integrated Security. This prestigious award recognizes those teachers in the region who have gone above and beyond with their students, schools and communities in their work to provide excellent educational opportunities.