Superintendent's News
Looking Forward
Supt. Elder joins APS students and staff members in reflecting on what they're looking forward to once the pandemic is over.
Posted November 20, 2020
Evaluation
In his weekly message, Supt. Elder talks about his first few months on the job.
Posted November 13, 2020
APS Board Evaluates Interim Supt. Scott Elder
Elder stepped in as interim superintendent on July 1.
Posted November 9, 2020
Good from a Pandemic
In his weekly message to employees, Supt. Elder shares some of the good that's come from remote learning.
Posted November 6, 2020
Supt. Elder Encourages APS Employees to Vote
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Posted October 30, 2020
#APSProud
In his weekly message, Supt. Elder encourages employees to take part in the third annual APS Spirit Day
Posted October 23, 2020
Going to the Source
In his weekly message, Supt. Elder writes about reaching out to students to see how the virus is impacting their learning.
Posted October 16, 2020
Are You Taking Care of Yourself?
In his weekly message, Supt. Elder encourages employees to find a balance between helping others and taking care of themselves.
Posted October 2, 2020
Budget
In his weekly message, Supt. Elder discusses this school year's budget.
Posted September 25, 2020
It Takes a Different Kind of Effort
In his weekly message to employees, Supt. Elder writes about the importance of good communication.
Posted September 18, 2020
Attendance Awareness
In his weekly message, Supt. Elder discusses the importance of student attendance and engagement.
Posted September 11, 2020
Relax, Recharge, and Return with Energy
Supt. Elder's Labor Day message to employees
Posted September 4, 2020
Troubleshooting
In his weekly message to employees, Supt.Elder provides some helpful resources.
Posted August 28, 2020
We're Doing This Thing
In his weekly message to employees, Supt. Elder writes about learning "in red" (remotely).
Posted August 21, 2020
Supt. Elder Welcomes Back Students
Remote learning begins this week for tens of thousands of students in Albuquerque Public Schools.
Posted August 12, 2020
Sending Grace: A Back-to-School Message for APS Employees
Interim Superintendent Scott Elder welcomes teachers and school staff on their first day of the 2020-2021 school year.
Posted August 5, 2020
Hoping to be Less Wrong
As we prepare to kick-off this most unusual school year, Supt. Elder shares part of a speech he gave at the APS Administrators Conference on Education.
Posted July 31, 2020
Plan for Positive Cases
In his message to employees, Supt. Elder goes over the district's plan for dealing with positive COVID-19 cases in our schools.
Posted July 24, 2020
Snow Day on Steroids
In a message to employees, Supt. Elder writes about the challenges of creating a Reentry Play.
Posted July 17, 2020
Elder Announces Changes to District Leadership Team
The changes not only will better support schools, but also will save about $250,000 in administrative costs.
Posted July 1, 2020
Thoughts on the First Day
Interim Superintendent Scott Elder's first message to employees
Posted July 1, 2020
Scott Elder Takes the Reins at APS
The longtime teacher, principal, and district administrator is now the Interim Superintendent.
Posted July 1, 2020
Superintendent Reedy's Farewell Message
After more than four decades in public education including five years as the superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools, Raquel Reedy is retiring on July 1.
Posted June 30, 2020
APS Board of Education Names Acting Superintendent
Chief Operations Officer Scott Elder will step in when Superintendent Raquel Reedy retires at the end of the school year
Posted April 20, 2020