Families push back against proposed changes to Rio Rancho elementary school
RIO RANCHO, N.M. – Parents and students are speaking up after learning the district is considering converting Puesta Del Sol Elementary School in Rio Rancho to a preschool. Why are district officials considering the change? It’s because the state is mandating full day pre-K for all districts come next fall. Right now, Rio Rancho schools has a successful preschool and pre-K program called Shining Stars. But it’s only a half day for 700 students, and that just won’t cut it. During a Rio Rancho School Board meeting earlier this week, district leaders laid out why Puesta Del Sol elem...
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