KRWG Public Media is covering the Gadsden Independent School District 2 race in Doña Ana County. Abigail Salas talks with candidate Corina Medrano.

Abigail Salas:

I want to start off by asking what in your background has prepared you for this office?

Corina Medrano:

I taught school for 50 years. So, I have a feel for what's going on in a classroom in a school district. So, I feel that qualifies me and I can see this position from different eyes, one as a teacher.

Abigail Salas:

And what do you see as the top issue facing your district?

Corina Medrano:

Well, Again, I see it as a teacher. We have a lot of kids being absent. We have to find ways to keep our kids involved, to keep them interested, to get them motivated to go to school and not want to skip. We seem to be losing a lot of

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