2026 Policy Priorities
The 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session is here, and so is our chance to put students first.
As we head to the Roundhouse,...
Welcome to
NewMexicoKidsCAN
Founded in 2018, we work to ensure education policies and practices enable our students to become the future community, civic and business leaders we need.
The State of Educational Opportunity in New Mexico: A Survey of New Mexico Parents, 2nd Edition
At NewMexicoKidsCAN, we believe deeply in the promise of New Mexico students and in the responsibility we all share to deliver on that promise. Progress in public education happens when we are willing to look honestly at what’s working, confront what isn’t, and act with urgency on behalf of children and families across New Mexico.
That commitment to honesty and possibility is what drives the second edition of our State of Educational Opportunity in New Mexico survey. Produced in partnership with 50CAN and Edge Research, this survey centers the voices of parents through data from across the country. By doing so, we can better understand where confidence is growing, where gaps remain and where action is most urgently needed.
Our Vision
NewMexicoKidsCAN works to ensure education policies and practices enable our students to become the future community, civic and business leaders we need.
Our Mission
NewMexicoKidsCAN serves as a catalyst and conduit to advocate for community-informed, student-centered and research-backed education policies that work best for the children of New Mexico. Connecting policy, instructional practice and politics, we work to reimagine what is possible in New Mexico’s public education system.
Believe in Better
The local advocacy campaigns across the 50CAN network are based in states all across the country, from Hawaii to Georgia, and Connecticut to Louisiana. Despite the differences in local contexts, our campaigns are united in working to deliver on 5 promises to America’s children:
The education that’s right for you.
Tutoring and care for every student.
A world of open and connected learning.
A family’s right to know what’s working.
A clear path to the career you choose.
IMPORTANT ISSUES
Moving Forward: Wins, Losses, and What’s Next for APS Students
The election is over, but our commitment to New Mexico's students is stronger than ever.
This week's Albuquerque Public Sc...
DATA RELEASE: Over 40% of New Mexico Students Now Reading at Grade Level
This morning, the New Mexico Public Education Department released 2024–2025 statewide assessment data, revealing record gro...
Read, Earn, Repeat: Summer Reading Programs Across New Mexico
This summer, your child can soak up the sun and a good story while earning fun rewards from several exciting programs.
DATA RELEASE: Still 50th — The Comeback Starts Now
We know what’s possible when a student receives a high-quality education. Barriers fall. Opportunities grow. Lives change.
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🚨DATA RELEASE: Class of 2024 Graduation Rates — Are New Mexico Students Ready for What’s Next?
As students across New Mexico don their caps and gowns to celebrate graduation season, it’s also a moment to reflect on the...