ACTION ALERT: Our Students Can’t Wait Another Decade
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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 unlimited potential. We believ...
A Decade of Last Place: New Mexico Ranks 50th in Education
The 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book ranks New Mexico 50th in education for the 10th consecutive year, with an education Index Score...
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...
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...
New Mexico Lawmakers Pass Major Literacy and Math Reforms
SANTA FE, N.M - In the final days of the 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session, lawmakers passed two major bipartisan education...
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,...
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...
Nation’s Report Card Shows Record Declines; Local Leadership Can Drive Change
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Yesterday, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released results from the 2024 assessme...
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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