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Bethany Jarrell: Student success requires insurance equity for educators

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January 16, 2026

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Bethany Jarrell Six years ago, the average New Mexico teacher earned $180 more than the average New Mexico state employee, notes the Albuquerque Journal in a recent article on the Governor’s 2026 budget proposal. Today, average teacher salaries lag average…

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