Importance of language access
in brief A report from New Mexico Voices For Children (NMVC) brings awareness to racial inequities in language access that are creating barriers ...
Community Engagement
Community power building
Meet Nichelle My Name: Nichelle Lee Gilbert, Lee is important because my father was Tommy Lee Gilbert– an offering of his own name ...
Education
A day in the life of a childcare provider in New Mexico
Valeria Holloway is just one of many early childhood education providers across New Mexico with the large task to care and prepare children ...
Education
A decade-long community movement for early child learning and care
In New Mexico, childcare providers like Valeria Holloway, parents and advocates are spearheading a movement to prioritize early childhood education. This multi-faceted movement ...
Education
New Mexico’s first Early Childhood Education and Care Department responds to providers’ needs during the pandemic
Since the pandemic began, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has held weekly calls for early childcare providers across ...
Community-centered approach to early child learning and care
Despite the challenges from the pandemic, New Mexico’s Early Childhood Education and Care Department continues to work on its mission to provide equitable ...
Racial Equity
Tribal Nations and partners tackle COVID-19 inequities
The coronavirus is exposing the racial, economic and health inequities in Indian Country. W.K. Kellogg Foundation grantees and partners are addressing issues and ...
Community Engagement
Creativity and speedy adaption outfit frontline workers
Southwest Creations Collaborative in Albuquerque, New Mexico is producing thousands of protective masks and gowns to keep first responders and health providers safe ...
Food Systems
Seeding the next generation of cultural farmers
Every child deserves access to healthy and affordable food. Across Albuquerque, kids are increasingly accessing food through community and school gardens. SouthWest Organizing ...
Leadership
Building One Albuquerque, from inside out
As mayor of Albuquerque, Tim Keller ran his campaign explicitly on inclusion and equity which was influenced by the WKKF CLN fellowship. In ...
