APS families turn out for annual School Choice Fair

The School Choice Fair hosted by Albuquerque Public Schools on Tuesday night saw no shortage of magnet schools families could choose from. The same could be said about the initiatives the schools showcased at the Berna Facio Professional Development Complex,...

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The School Choice Fair hosted by Albuquerque Public Schools on Tuesday night saw no shortage of magnet schools families could choose from. The same could be said about the initiatives the schools showcased at the Berna Facio Professional Development Complex, where the fair was held. A 3D printer from West Mesa High School churned out miniature red, green and blue Pokémon figures.

Dash, a three-wheel robot from the Silicon Valley-based company Wonder Workshop, rolled around the floor as Zuni Elementary School students controlled them with tablets. Facials, lash baths and massages were provided to community members by students of the Early College Academy and the Career Enrichment Center..