♦ We are demanding a commitment that will ensure we do more than survive as public school employees—we want to thrive, and we want our students to thrive.

♦ Educators must be shown the respect and trust we have earned and be allowed to teach to our students’ strengths and meet their areas in need of growth in innovative ways.

♦ By investing in well prepared, well respected, and well-paid educational employees New Mexico will be able to compete nationally during a time of unprecedented shortages.