Rio Rancho teachers face job security concerns in district changes
Jo Anne Fredrikson, principal of Stapleton Elementary, writes to the Rio Rancho community amid hiring of 22 new faculty for 1993-94. She notes unresolved questions about future employment terms and appreciates interim superintendent Dr. Jim Miller's assurances that staff professionalism will be respected. The piece includes a student poem about a transferring teacher and urges residents to thank educators as future success hinges on strong educational leadership.
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Jim Miller
Rio Rancho
Victoria Saavedra
Jami Sergeant
Shannon Hinckley
Danielle Lilla
Jonathan Duehon
Kristin Colozza
Adam Hileman
Jason Chavez
Jo Anne Fredrikson
Stapleton Elementary School
Dear Editor on Life and Neighborly Duty in Rio Rancho
A reader urges focus on real problems over petty complaints about dog barking traffic delays and life’s noise. They call for living together, improved communication, addressing abuse of animals, pollution, and societal anger while promoting constructive, creative action and shared community responsibility.
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Observer
Rio Rancho
Shop Rio Rancho Local Stores This Holiday Season
Dear Editor urges West Side readers to shop Rio Rancho for holiday purchases to save on tax and fuel, boost local economy and jobs, and support nearby stores and craft makers. Emphasizes first name customer service and buying American made products.
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West Side
Rio Rancho
Albuquerque
United States of America
Robert L. Stelzer
Promoting in New District Must Be Earned
A reader questions the adequacy of a 70 percent satisfaction benchmark and urges the new school district to require earned promotions rather than relying on a fixed percentage. The remark reflects concern about standards and accountability in district leadership.
River's Edge II Park Honored by Homeowners Association
The River's Edge Homeowners Association thanks AMREP and Mayor Pat D'Arco for the new park at River's Edge II. The park was funded by their efforts rather than bond monies and is well used and appreciated by residents. Lorene Mervis.
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River’s Edge
Promoting Students Too Early Harms Rio Rancho Schools
A longtime Puesta del Sol volunteer argues elementary schools doom students by promoting them before mastery. He cites fifth grade math gaps, test papers hidden from parents, and a goal of 100 percent scores to spur higher achievement.
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Rio Rancho
Puesta del Sol
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