Addressing the Yazzie-Martinez Lawsuit

2.4.2022 – More than three years after a court ruling mandating change, the state legislature is considering a trio of bills aimed at making education more equitable for all New Mexican Students. Out Line Opinion panelists debate whether the proposals go far enough to help Native American students in response to the Yazzie-Martinez lawsuit.

Host: Gene Grant

Line Opinion Panelists:

Sophie Martin, attorney

Rebecca Latham, CEO, Girl Scouts of New Mexico

Ed Perea, attorney

For More Information:

NM Lawmakers Advance Native American Education Bills – Associated Press

Bills to Address Yazzie/Martinez Court Ruling Advance – NM Political Report

Indigenous Educators Urge Lawmakers to Fund a Transformation of Public Schools – Source NM