SANTA FE – Aspiring teacher in New Mexico now have a new ally in their journey to the classroom with the launch of TEACHNewMexico.org, offering free career tools, personalized guidance from current educators and up to $100 toward application costs.
As New Mexico faces ongoing teacher shortages, this new initiative serves as a one-stop shop for anyone exploring a career in education. The platform provides financial aid assistance, test prep support and help navigating educator preparation programs across the state.
"TEACHNewMexico.org is strengthening our existing pathways to becoming an educator,” said Public Education Secretary Mariana D. Padilla. “Research shows that highly qualified teachers are the number one factor in student success. Strong teachers not only increase academic achievement of their students, but they also hold high standards that motivate students to persist in school and feel connected and capable.”
New Mexico’s educator pathways reflect the diversity of entry points into teaching and are designed to meet individuals where they are. These pathways include the following opportunities:
- Educators Rising is a statewide program for high school students interested in teaching.
- NM Educator Fellows offers paid, in-classroom roles for aspiring teachers completing coursework.
- The TeachUp Scholarship covers full tuition, fees and books for future educators earning their degree through San Juan College and Western New Mexico University.
- Residency and alternative licensure programs provide job-embedded training and mentoring, including the University of New Mexico’s District Partner Teacher Residency and CNM’s Indigenous Teacher Preparation Project.
Learn more at TEACHNewMexico.org and join the movement to inspire and prepare New Mexico’s next generation of educators.
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The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities and families to ensure that all students are healthy, secure in their identity and holistically prepared for college, career and life. Currently, the PED serves about 320,000 students in 189 districts and charter schools. Find an abundance of resources for administrators, educators, families and students at New Mexico Public Education Department (state.nm.us) or follow the PED on Facebook and Instagram.