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District ramps up anti‑bullying work, student‑led campaigns and partnerships after focus groups find inconsistent responses
Summary
LCPS staff reported gaps in consistent bullying definitions and follow‑up. The board heard results of focus groups and a community summit led by local advocate Cassandra Gandara and agreed on next steps, including student campaigns, reporting alignment, and partnerships with NMSU.
Las Cruces Public Schools leaders summarized findings from a community review of bullying and harmful language and described near‑term actions the district is taking, including student‑led campaigns, revised reporting practices and partnerships with New Mexico State University.
The district contracted with local advocate Cassandra Gandara to run focus groups, a public summit and an independent survey. Gandara’s work found inconsistent definitions and responses to…
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