NEW REPORT: Three Lessons for New Mexico from the 2026 Education Scorecard
Student achievement has been declining across the country since 2013, and the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated that decline. A n...
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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...
Stagnation, Progress, and New Mexico’s Class of 2023 Graduation Rates
The New Mexico Public Education Department recently released graduation rates for the Class of 2023, revealing stagnation in ...
New Mexico 180-Day Rule Explained
The New Mexico Public Education Department has mandated that all school districts and charter schools provide 180 days of ins...
Six Months, Six Lessons: My First 6 Months as NewMexicoKidsCAN Advocacy Manager
On July 31st, I began my journey as Advocacy Manager at NewMexicoKidsCAN, bidding farewell to Washington, D.C., and returning...
NM’s Students Are Counting On Us. Have We Delivered?
Five years ago, Judge Sarah Singleton ruled that New Mexico was failing to meet its constitutional requirement to provide a "...
Join Our Journey To Improve Literacy Instruction In New Mexico
Legislative session has ended, but our focus on literacy in New Mexico continues. We are grateful that our literacy bill, HB...
My Commitment to the Fight
I celebrated my birthday on September 16th...
I spent the morning reflecting on my past and the year that lies ahead. Like...
20/20 Keeping Our Eyes on NM’s Students
Today marks the start of the eighth week that New Mexico students are adjusting to the new reality of learning-from-home. Whi...
A Roadmap to Education Resources for New Mexico Parents
It’s been only four days since Governor Lujan Grisham announced that students would not return to their school buildings th...
Education at Home: Things to Know About Online Learning
As thousands of schools across the country close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many schools are considering transferring...
Charting a Path Forward for New Mexico’s Students
While I do not have all the answers, I know this: our work is more important than ever. Our students are counting on us–a...