June 26, 2018

New Mexico analysis makes the business case for racial equity in new report released by W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Altarum

(BATTLE CREEK, MICH.) – A new study released by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and Altarum finds that New Mexico’s future economic growth is associated with a healthier, better educated, more skilled and diverse workforce. “The Business Case for Racial Equity New Mexico: A Strategy for Growth” report suggests that the state can gain $93 billion in economic growth by 2050 if racial disparities in health, education, incarceration and employment are eliminated.

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Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-051618-001
Department of Education: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Closing Date for Applications: Jul 02, 2018
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Center is to provide technical assistance to support States and districts in the implementation of social and emotional learning evidence-based (as defined in this notice) programs and practices. The Center will enhance the capacity of (1) State educational agencies (SEAs) to support their local educational agencies (LEAs) and (2) LEAs to support their schools.
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