Albuquerque Public Schools

Albuquerque, United States

A public school district serving the educational needs of students in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It provides a range of educational programs and services to enhance student learning and development.

CCI Score

17.05

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

APS Board Restricts Media Access to Board President

Albuquerque Public Schools has implemented a new policy that restricts media communications exclusively to the board president, raising concerns about transparency and democratic accountability in board communications.

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SABOTEUR

Albuquerque Public Schools is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

MAR

16

2025

APS Board Restricts Media Access to Board President
-17.11

Albuquerque Public Schools has implemented a new policy that restricts media communications exclusively to the board president, raising concerns about transparency and democratic accountability in board communications.
-15

Public and Political Behavior

April 9

The new policy limits media access to a single board member (the president), thereby reducing the plurality of voices and limiting democratic oversight. This centralization of communication can be seen as a move towards authoritarian control within the public institution.

New APS school board policy allows only president to speak to media
-20

Media Influence and Propaganda

April 9

By centralizing all media communications to one individual, the policy risks suppressing diverse perspectives and curtailing transparent discourse. Such control over information dissemination can contribute to an environment that mirrors authoritarian tactics.

New APS school board policy allows only president to speak to media
OCT

12

2023

APS Approves New Procurement Rules
24.99

Albuquerque Public Schools' Board of Education unanimously approved a new procurement policy aimed at increasing transparency and curbing potential abuses in contracting practices, a move coming after allegations of past mismanagement.
+40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 9

The new procurement policy is a proactive measure to ensure ethical spending practices and increase accountability within the school district. By establishing clearer rules following previous accusations of abuse, APS is taking steps to prevent corruption and promote responsible use of public funds.

APS board approves new rules for procurement - Albuquerque Journal
+20

Public and Political Behavior

April 9

The decision reflects a commitment to transparent public governance and a measured response to recent allegations of abuse, helping to mitigate improper political influence and reinforcing democratic accountability in a key public institution.

APS board approves new rules for procurement - Albuquerque Journal
JAN

12

2022

Albuquerque Public Schools Cyberattack Response
43.28

On January 12, 2022, Albuquerque Public Schools experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted access to its student information system, forcing temporary school closures and prompting an immediate multi-pronged response. The district alerted the FBI, engaged its cyber insurance company, and collaborated with legal and digital forensics teams to assess and restore compromised systems. Ultimately, the district later secured a contract with cybersecurity firm Sophos and invested in long‐term measures to boost its defenses.
+60

Technology and Services Impact

April 9

The event is primarily centered around a cybersecurity incident and the district’s effective response to mitigate the disruption. By promptly alerting the FBI, engaging appropriate insurance and legal assistance, and taking long-term measures (including partnering with Sophos), Albuquerque Public Schools demonstrated strong resilience and proactive measures to protect its critical educational infrastructure. This decisive and transparent action is a positive example of responsible management under technological threats.

What Albuquerque Public Schools learned from a cyberattack