At the Davis New Mexico Scholarship, not only are we driven by the work that we do, but we also find it deeply intellectually engaging. Our blog serves as a space to share some of the conversations we’ve been having internally about our assumptions, practices, and ideologies. Check back often to see what’s on our minds.
Davis New Mexico Scholars become Young Professionals with Communities In Schools of New Mexico
First generation college graduates are coming back to work in their hometown of Santa Fe. Why? They want to pay it forward for others in their community - and encourage students with similar backgrounds to achieve the same.
Education advocates say the best way to address racial bias in standardized testing is to eliminate the tests completely
Director Sam Ritter is featured in Prism's article about eliminating standardized testing.
Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Davis New Mexico Scholarship
So often, success is conflated with the ability to assimilate to a new culture, but with the Davis New Mexico Scholarship— and with culturally responsive practices in general— students are able to remain authentically themselves and still succeed.
The Power of Private Scholarships to Fuel Systemic Change for First-Generation College Students
A scholarship is not just a prize for a job well done; rather, it is a resource that empowers students to attend college and ultimately make meaningful change in themselves and their communities.