The ultimate goals of these often traumatic takeovers are, of course, to improve student achievement and achieve financial stability but, when it comes to the former, a growing body of research finds little evidence of success.

The bill is a step toward alleviating child food insecurity, strengthening local agriculture and limiting food waste in schools, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says.

The agreement includes 30% wage increases, full benefits coverage for support staff and $1,000 appreciation bonuses for those who worked during the 2020-21 school year.

Teachers in high-needs areas are more likely than their counterparts in resource-abundant schools to use curriculum from the previous year, according to a new report. It's up to education leaders to help close the gap.