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Every episode of their podcast, Transform the Norm, every Cafecito recording, and seven years of coalition news, together in one place.

PodcastTransform the Norm: Stories from the Forefront of Change

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In each episode, we explore the challenges and triumphs of those pushing for change and innovation in education. With insightful conversations, we examine how reimagining traditional educational structures can better meet diverse needs, encouraging listeners to think beyond the conventional and advocate for an equitable, accessible system that empowers every learner to succeed.

Season 2 · 2 episodes

  • S2E2

    Democracy & Voting

    June 13, 2026 44:53
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  • S2E1

    Journey at the Roundhouse - Acequia Day

    March 26, 2026 28:04

    Hosts look back at their experience at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe during the 2026 legislative session, including Acequia Day with the New Mexico Acequia Association, and close out Season 2.

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Season 1 · 6 episodes + trailer

  • S1E5

    Student Well-Being and Support Services

    January 22, 2026 49:04

    A conversation between hosts Marina and T. Cruz about student well-being, with special guest Tony Monfiletto.

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  • S1E3

    Youth Voting Habits: A Conversation

    January 22, 2026 31:46

    A conversation about the barriers, biases, and untapped power of the youth vote, and how to inspire the next generation to show up and transform the norm.

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  • S1E2

    The Roundhouse is Your House

    January 22, 2026 39:02

    Hosts sit down with Loretta Trujillo, Director of TENM, to explore reshaping policies, challenging systems, and navigating bureaucracy to advocate for justice and imagine a better world.

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  • Trailer

    Trailer: Centering Youth Voices

    January 22, 2026 2:00

    A trailer exploring the power of education through the voices of youth and mentors across New Mexico pushing for a more inclusive and equitable system.

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  • S1E1

    Centering Youth Voices

    January 22, 2026 32:26

    A deep dive into the educational experiences of youth and youth mentors from northern and southern New Mexico, highlighting the need for an inclusive education system for all backgrounds, ethnicities, economic statuses, and abilities.

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  • S1E6

    This is NOT it!

    December 19, 2025 35:12
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  • S1E4

    Student Success and Achievement

    December 3, 2025 29:39
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WatchFrom the coalition's own channel.

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The lead plaintiff, in her own words.

Wilhelmina Yazzie on the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit

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Wilhelmina Yazzie, the lead plaintiff in the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit, explains why she sued the state of New Mexico for violating her child's constitutional right to a sufficient and equitable public education — and won.

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Three years later

Landmark Yazzie ruling: What Our Students Need

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3 years since the landmark #YazzieMartinez ruling, the state is still nowhere close to meeting the constitutional rights of students... #nmleg #nmpol #NewMexico #EducationEquity #TransformEducation

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Cafecitos sessions

Recorded conversations hosted by Loretta Trujillo, the recordings behind the coalition's Cafecitos gatherings.

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TENM Cafecito Session with special guest Anthony Dorame

Join host Loretta Trujillo and special guest Anthony Dorame.

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TENM Cafecito Session with special guest Enrique Cardiel

Join host Loretta Trujillo and special guest Enrique Cardiel.

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TENM Cafecito Session with special guest Mishelle Jurado

Join host Loretta Trujillo and special guest Mishelle Jurado.

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The Case for Education Equity in New Mexico

A partner-produced video on education equity in New Mexico, featured on TENM's "A Right to a Sufficient Education" page.

From our partner NM Center on Law and Poverty

ReadSeven years of the fight.

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2026

  • June 9, 2026 Update Request for Proposal: Website Update & Curriculum Hub Development

2025

  • October 2, 2025 Press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Families and Education Advocates Outraged as PED's Hidden Plans Reveal Years of Inaction
  • April 16, 2025 Op-ed Op-Ed: The Time is Now: Why the LESC Must Lead New Mexico's Education Transformation
  • April 3, 2025 Op-ed Op-Ed Spotlight: NEA-NM President Mary Parr-Sanchez on Community Schools & Safety
  • March 27, 2025 Update New Mexico Must Invest in Bilingual Education—Our Students Deserve It

2023

  • June 7, 2023 Update Notes from Loretta – Good Things Brewing in Southern New Mexico!
  • January 24, 2023 Op-ed Op-ed: A Tribal Education Trust Fund guarantees a fundamental right, by APCG Chairman Mark Mitchell

2022

  • October 6, 2022 Press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Local Educator Tapped to Lead Transform Education NM, the Coalition Working to Realize Court Orders from the Yazzie/Martinez Consolidated Lawsuit
  • June 23, 2022 Job posting JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Executive Director for Transform Education NM
  • February 18, 2022 Press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TENM Applauds Tribal Leadership in the Passage of Native Language Educator Parity Bill
  • January 12, 2022 Update Tell the governor the state must act now to overhaul education system!
  • January 10, 2022 Update Community groups call upon state to immediately release plan to overhaul education system

2021

  • December 6, 2021 Update Cindy Nava takes the helm of Transform Education NM
  • August 19, 2021 Job posting Job Announcement: Executive Director for Transform Education NM
  • May 17, 2021 Update TENM 2021 Legislative Outcomes
  • January 25, 2021 Update TENM Legislative Priorities for the 2021 Session

2020

  • June 11, 2020 Update TENM's Priorities for the Special Legislative Session
  • April 23, 2020 Update RSVP NOW for TENM's Education Equity Telephone Town Hall
  • April 15, 2020 Update TENM calls on Governor Lujan Grisham and state education leaders to COVID Education Task Force.
  • March 27, 2020 Press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Education Equity Must Be a Priority During Extended School Closures
  • March 3, 2020 Update A heartfelt thank you from TENM!
  • February 18, 2020 Action alert ACTION ALERT: Call Senate Finance Committee NOW and urge them to pay teachers a fair wage
  • February 14, 2020 Action alert ACTION ALERT: Contact Senators TODAY to urge them to support an amendment to HB 2
  • January 31, 2020 Action alert ACTION ALERT: Urge Legislators To Include Important Education Legislation In House Bill 2

2019

  • October 12, 2019 In the news Welcome, PED Secretary-designate Ryan Stewart
  • August 31, 2019 In the news Bilingual education will better our state
  • August 28, 2019 In the news NM should invest revenue windfall in students
  • June 26, 2019 In the news Make pre-K universal, pay its teachers equitably
  • June 26, 2019 In the news NM schools need more support and resources
  • June 24, 2019 In the news We need multicultural approach to transform education in New Mexico
  • June 17, 2019 In the news A Multicultural framework can improve outcomes for NM schools
  • June 13, 2019 In the news Teaching a viable career option again
  • April 6, 2019 In the news I dream of a moonshot for education, too
  • April 4, 2019 Update Governor signs bill to help rural school districts improve bilingual, multicultural education
  • March 26, 2019 Update Transforming Education in NM: 2019 Legislation Outlook
  • March 19, 2019 In the news Lujan Grisham: No court control over education
  • March 13, 2019 Action alert ACTION ALERT: Ask for HB 111 and HB 182 to be heard on the Senate Floor
  • March 13, 2019 Action alert URGENT ACTION ALERT: Ask Our Senators To Hear HB 159
  • March 13, 2019 In the news Multicultural education framework advances
  • March 12, 2019 Action alert ACTION ALERT: Support HB 182
  • March 11, 2019 Update My senior gift: A multicultural, bilingual legacy
  • March 7, 2019 Action alert ACTION ALERT: Ask the Senate Education Committee to Support Multicultural Education
  • March 5, 2019 Action alert ACTION ALERT: Ask the Senate Education Committee to Support HB 159
  • March 5, 2019 Action alert ACTION ALERT: Ask the Senate Finance Committee to increase Pre-K funding in New Mexico
  • March 4, 2019 Action alert ACTION ALERT: Contact Senators on HB 121 for social services in schools
  • February 28, 2019 In the news NM House embraces multicultural education package
  • February 26, 2019 In the news Bilingual education bills advance
  • February 24, 2019 Action alert ACTION ALERT: Critical bills for Multicultural Framework and Teacher Pay in HAFC on TUESDAY
  • February 15, 2019 In the news Advocates critique budget, education process
  • February 15, 2019 In the news Advocate in education lawsuit says lawmakers' budget falls short
  • February 13, 2019 Update Key legislation on multicultural education framework in New Mexico discussed by sponsors, education experts
  • February 13, 2019 Update Legislation related to multicultural and multilingual education framework to be discussed TODAY at press event
  • February 12, 2019 Action alert Action Alert: Ask your elected leaders to fund a multicultural education framework
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