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In 2024, NewMexicoKidsCAN continued to work to create more educational opportunities for students across our state. In 2024, ...
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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...
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 Public Education Department Releases Graduation Rates for the Class of 2023
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico Public Education Department recently released graduation rates for the Class of 2023. The ...
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-...
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...
New Mexico Public Education Department to Require 180 Instructional Days
SANTA FE, N.M. - Today, the New Mexico Public Education Department announced that it will submit revisions to Rule 6.10.5 NMA...
NMKidsCAN 2024 Legislative Session Recap
As the curtains close on the 30-day session of the New Mexico Legislature, we extend our gratitude for your unwavering suppor...
Durán-Blakey Named APS Superintendent
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - This morning, the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education announced that Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey ...
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...