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The Black Education Act (BEA) was created to improve Black Education within the state of New Mexico for public, chartered, and post-secondary schools. The bill’s goal is to improve graduation rates for African American students graduating from high school and post-secondary institutions.

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Black Education Act Team

Under the Deputy of Student Support Services, four positions are created within the New Mexico Public Education Department:

Black Education Act Liaison

ARAO Portal Coordinator

Professional Learning Coordinator

Curriculum Coordinator

Name Email Title
Dr. Candice Castillo Candice.Castillo@ped.nm.gov Deputy Secretary of Student Support Services
Kimberly York Kimberly.York@ped.nm.gov Black Education Act Liaison
Christopher Woods Christopher.Woods@ped.nm.gov ARAO Portal Coordinator
Joseph Ulibarri Joseph.Ulibarri@ped.nm.gov Curriculum Coordinator
Michael Baty Michael.Baty@ped.nm.gov Professional Learning Coordinator
Bianca Jones Bianca.Jones@ped.nm.gov Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
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