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NMPED - BLACK EDUCATION ACT BUREAU
Building an Equity Bridge: Sustaining the Pillars
April 17-18, 2026 | Las Cruces, NM
DATES & TIMES
April 17 - 18, 2026
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs Rd, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88011
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Building an Equity Bridge: Sustaining the Pillars
The New Mexico Public Education Department - Black Education Act Bureau (BEA) is pleased to announce its 5th annual Building an Equity Bridge Conference. This year’s theme is "Sustaining the Pillars".
The overarching goal of this 3-day conference is to provide knowledge, skills, and strategies that will help to enhance the quality of relationships with students of color and ultimately improve educational outcomes.
In 2021, the New Mexico state legislature passed House Bill 43 which created a new section of the public school code entitled the Black Education Act, which includes a requirement for all school personnel to successfully complete an anti-racism and racial sensitivity training or professional development approved by PED. This conference will satisfy the HB 43 requirement for the 2025-2026 school year.
Who should attend? New Mexico educators, administrators, counselors, social workers, school resource officers, and other K-12 and higher education faculty and staff. School and community-based youth program workers (such as BSU sponsors and advisors, before and after school programs) are also encouraged to attend.
What is the cost? NONE! The conference is fully funded and includes a working breakfast and lunch. Attendees are responsible for any costs they may incur for transportation and lodging.
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Nearby Hotel Recommendations
Hotel Encanto 705 South Telshor Boulevard, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Courtyard Marriott 456 East University Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88005
Holiday Inn Express 2142 Telshor Court, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Drury Inn 1631 Hickory Loop, Las Cruces, NM 88005
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Please find registration information below.
If you have questions about the event, please contact Kimberly York at NMPED.
If you need assistance with registration, please contact Autumn Hunnicutt at High Plains REC.
We look forward to seeing you there!