ACTION ALERT: Our Students Can’t Wait Another Decade
We believe in a future where New Mexico does not rank 50th in education. A future where every...
Jun 26, 2026
Amanda Aragon
Amanda is the founding executive director of NewMexicoKidsCAN and an alumna of the 50CAN Education Advocacy Fellowship. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
A Decade of Last Place: New Mexico Ranks 50th in Education Again
We will be clear: At NewMexicoKidsCAN, we believe our students are bright, capable and full of...
Jun 15, 2026
2026 Policy Priorities
The 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session is here, and so is our chance to put students first. As we...
Jan 22, 2026
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....
Nov 06, 2025
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...
Oct 14, 2025
🚨DATA RELEASE: New Mexico Ranks Last Again, It’s Time for Change
2024 NAEP results reveal New Mexico ranks last of all 50 states in every category, with student...
Jan 29, 2025
Celebrating 7️⃣ Years of NewMexicoKidsCAN! 🎉
Today, we are celebrating a major milestone—our 7th anniversary! While the number 7 is often...
Jan 17, 2025
2024 Policy Wins
In 2024, NewMexicoKidsCAN continued to work to create more educational opportunities for students...
Dec 13, 2024
How Are New Mexico Schools Performing? 2023-2024 Data is Here!
The New Mexico Public Education Department released statewide assessment and school performance...
Nov 27, 2024
🚨ACT NOW: Changes to New Mexico’s ESSA Plan – We Need Your Feedback!
The New Mexico Public Education Department is currently in the process of amending our state’s...
Jul 30, 2024