In oppressive times, we rise to defend our students' linguistic and cultural rights. Join the Association of Bilingual Education New Mexico (ABE NM) for ¡BASTA YA! K’adí--Defending and Sustaining Linguistic and Cultural Equity in Oppressive Times, a pivotal conference from April 8-11, 2026. We will gather in person to transform our practices, forging a path toward educational equity. Together, we will learn to strengthen instructional methods, foster powerful community communications, and design sustainable bilingual programs that honor every child's heritage.
¡BASTA YA! K’adí — Defending and Sustaining Linguistic and Cultural Equity in Oppressive Times
Bilingual Educators are leaders in their communities, from our larger cities to the most rural regions. Coming together at this statewide conference builds a space to collaborate, share, and learn together.
STRANDS to explore:
Earth-Grounded in instructional practices through curriculum, instruction and assessmentWind- Spreading seeds of hope through communication and partnerships
Fire-Igniting efforts of advocacy across our communities
Water - Planning for sustainability through program design and implementation
