A Decade of Last Place: New Mexico Ranks 50th in Education Again
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DATA RELEASE: New Mexico Graduation Rates Rise for the Class of 2025
The New Mexico Public Education Department recently released graduation data for the Class of 2025. High school graduation ma...
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...
🚨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 achievement in math and readi...
Celebrating 7️⃣ Years of NewMexicoKidsCAN! 🎉
Today, we are celebrating a major milestone—our 7th anniversary! While the number 7 is often considered lucky, in New Mexic...
How Are New Mexico Schools Performing? 2023-2024 Data is Here!
The New Mexico Public Education Department released statewide assessment and school performance data for the 2023-2024 scho...
🚨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 ESSA plan and we need your h...
Facing the Facts: New Mexico’s Latest Education Ranking and the Path Forward
Last week, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book, revealing once again that we are failing our...
10 Must-Read Stories in 2024 Highlighting New Mexico’s Charter Schools
Happy National Charter Schools Week! New Mexico is home to 100 public charter schools that serve over 30,000 students in Pre-...