APS News: Artist Edward Gonzales Gives Back to Namesake School
The renowned Albuquerque painter collaborated with students on a mural at Edward Gonzales ES and donated three original works to be displayed at the school.; APS Accepting Applications for School Nurses
Schools are in need of more than a dozen nurses for next school year.; Our Kids Saved Even More Lives This Year
School blood drives resulted in nearly 1,600 units donated, which means APS students and staff helped save nearly 4,800 lives.; All APS news

APS Events: Board of Education District and Community Relations Committee Meeting - May 22, 2012
May 22; End of 6th 6-Weeks
May 24; End of 4th 9-Weeks
May 24; All APS events

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Core Values

The needs of children are the basis for all decisions.
Our charge is to expand knowledge and human understanding of each child.
Every child is entitled to educational opportunities, regardless of capabilities, socioeconomic status or zip code.
Rigor, relevance and relationships define how we teach, guide and learn.
Educator effectiveness, developed through comprehensive, prescriptive and relevant professional development, is the lever for improving student achievement.
Accountability systems use appropriate evaluation tools to ensure adult responsibility.
Responsibility for results must be shared on many levels, internally and externally.

Everyone in Albuquerque gains when the community collaborates with schools to support student success.

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