ESPANOLA, N.M.— The LANL Foundation is honored to be selected as a key partner in supporting the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) and WestEd in the development of the Comprehensive Remedial Action Plan in response to the Martinez/Yazzie decision.
The Martinez/Yazzie lawsuit affirmed the state’s constitutional obligation to provide all students, particularly those who are Native American, English learners, students with disabilities, and those from low-income families, with access to a sufficient and equitable public education. The Action Plan aims to meet this obligation through systemic and sustainable reforms rooted in the needs and strengths of New Mexico’s diverse communities.
“The LANL Foundation is deeply committed to improving educational outcomes for all students in New Mexico,” said Dr. Gwen Perea Warniment, President and CEO of the LANL Foundation. “We are honored to bring our expertise and readiness to assist PED and WestEd in completing a transparent, trustworthy, and inclusive Action Plan that reflects the priorities of communities across the state.”
The LANL Foundation brings decades of experience in community-based education work, grantmaking, and stakeholder engagement across Northern New Mexico and beyond. Its approach is grounded in deep respect for local knowledge, a commitment to equity and cultural responsiveness, and a belief that meaningful progress in education must be shaped in collaboration with those most impacted.
“Authentic community engagement is at the heart of our mission,” said Dr. Perea Warniment. “We look forward to working in partnership with students, families, tribal governments, educators, and advocates to ensure the Action Plan is not only comprehensive but also grounded in lived experience.”
As this work progresses, the LANL Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to helping build a public education system where every child in New Mexico is supported to thrive, now and for generations to come.