UNM College of Education & Human Sciences

10/12/2026

HONORING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY

Today, the UNM College of Education & Human Sciences recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day and honors the Indigenous peoples, Nations, communities, languages, knowledge and traditions that have shaped New Mexico for generations and continue to shape its future.

At COEHS, that recognition is reflected in our work throughout the year. Through the Institute for American Indian Education (IAIE), American Indian Education programs, the Native American Teacher Preparation Program, the American Indian Language Policy Research and Teacher Training Center, the POLLEN educational leadership program, and the work of our faculty, students and community partners, we are proud to support Indigenous educators, educational leaders, language revitalization and community-centered education.

Today, we celebrate the Indigenous students, alumni, educators, scholars, families and communities who teach us, learn with us and strengthen education throughout New Mexico and beyond.

10/06/2026

NEW MEXICO NEEDS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS. MAYBE IT NEEDS YOU.

Every student deserves an educator prepared to recognize their strengths, meet their needs and help them succeed.
UNM's E3 program prepares new special education teachers to do exactly that.
Through a fully funded, two-year M.A. in Special Education, E3 scholars build the knowledge and skills to support literacy and mathematics achievement for students with disabilities while preparing for initial special education certification in New Mexico.

This isn't just another degree. It's preparation for work that matters, in classrooms and communities that need you.

You CAN teach. And you can make a difference.

Apply for the 2027 E3 cohort by Oct. 31.

Learn more: coehs.unm.edu/e3

10/05/2026

WORLD TEACHERS' DAY

Today, we celebrate the teachers who help students discover what they know, what they can do and who they can become.

At the UNM College of Education & Human Sciences, we’re proud to prepare future educators and support those already doing this important work in classrooms and communities across New Mexico and beyond.

To our alumni, mentor teachers, faculty, students and all those who have made teaching their life’s work: thank you for the knowledge, encouragement and opportunities you share with each new generation.

Happy World Teachers’ Day!

10/02/2026

WHAT A DAY!

Last Friday, the UNM College of Education & Human Sciences welcomed high school students from across New Mexico for NM | UNM Education Day.

Students spent the day exploring opportunities in education, connecting with future classmates and colleagues, meeting members of the COEHS community and getting a glimpse of what their own futures could look like at UNM.

A special thank you to New Mexico Educators Rising for partnering with us to bring these future educators together, and to all of the students, educators, advisers, volunteers and partners who brought their energy, curiosity and enthusiasm to campus. We loved having you here and hope to see many of you back as future Lobos!

Take a look through some of our favorite moments from the day.
Check out our album here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1701777088615323&type=3

10/02/2026

09/25/2026

CELEBRATE THE PROFESSIONALS WHO KEEP RESEARCH MOVING FORWARD!
Happy National Research Administrator Day to the dedicated experts who support our researchers every step of the way; from securing funding and navigating compliance to managing grants and advancing discovery. Your expertise, collaboration, and commitment make innovation possible.
Thank you for the invaluable work you do to strengthen research and create opportunities that improve lives.

09/24/2026

A message for New Mexico, reaching readers across New Mexico.
An op-ed from UNM College of Education & Human Sciences Dean Kristopher M. Goodrich appeared in the Sunday editions of both the Albuquerque Journal and Santa Fe New Mexican.
In the piece, Goodrich shares his perspective on the critical role educator preparation plays in New Mexico and the responsibility we share in strengthening the future of education across our state.
We’re proud to see this important conversation reaching readers across New Mexico through two of the state’s leading newspapers.
Read the op-ed: https://www.abqjournal.com/opinion/opinion-collaboration-can-transform-nm-education/3122158

https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_view/improving-education-takes-collaboration-and-shared-vision/article_cfa6ec5f-ef84-4733-b3d7-19dfd5c9c076.html

09/24/2026

EMPOWER EDUCATION TODAY

Every COEHS student arrives with potential and a path all their own. Scholarships, mentorship, hands-on learning and professional experiences can help turn that potential into opportunity, preparing educators and professionals who will serve communities throughout New Mexico.

Through Accelerate New Mexico, we can invest in more of those opportunities and help more students move from learning here to making a difference across our state.

Be the Reason opportunity becomes possibility.
Learn more: https://acceleratenewmexico.squarespace.com/college-of-education-and-human-sciences

09/22/2026

WELCOME FALL!
When does autumn actually begin? It depends on whom you ask.
Today marks the autumnal equinox and the beginning of astronomical autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox occurs when the Sun crosses Earth’s equator, giving us nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness.
But did you know there’s another first day of autumn?
Meteorologists mark the beginning of fall on Sept. 1. Rather than following Earth’s position relative to the Sun, meteorological seasons divide the calendar into four consistent three-month periods. That makes it easier for scientists to collect, compare and study weather and climate data from year to year.
Astronomical autumn, meanwhile, has been tied to the equinox for centuries. Even the word “equinox” gives us a lesson: it comes from the Latin words aequus, meaning “equal,” and nox, meaning “night.”
So whether autumn began for you on Sept. 1 or begins with today’s equinox, both answers have a little science behind them.
And we think that’s a pretty good lesson for the first day of fall: sometimes the answer depends on how you ask the question.
Happy autumn from the UNM College of Education & Human Sciences!

09/22/2026

BECOMING A TEACHER IS A JOURNEY. E3 GIVES YOU A COMMUNITY FOR THE TRIP.

E3 scholars don't simply enroll in a master's program. They become part of a cohort of future special educators learning and growing together.
The two-year program combines online and in-person learning with faculty and peer mentoring, late afternoon and evening classes, and both part-time and full-time enrollment across fall, spring and summer semesters.

And E3 scholars receive funding for tuition and fees along with additional professional and academic supports.

Learn together. Grow together. Prepare to make a difference together.

Applications for the 2027 E3 cohort are open through Oct. 31.

Learn more: coehs.unm.edu/e3