Student achievement has been declining across the country since 2013, and the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated that decline. A new national report, the 2026 Education Scorecard, highlights what is helping some states make progress and what continues to hold students back. Since the Education Scorecard was first released...
Unanimous legislative support advances evidence-based literacy and math policies SANTA FE, N.M – In the final days of the 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session, lawmakers passed two major bipartisan education bills, Senate Bill 37: the High-Quality Literacy Instruction Act, and Senate Bill 29: Math Requirements for Teaching License,...
The 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session is here, and so is our chance to put students first. As we head to the Roundhouse, we are guided by an unrelenting belief: New Mexico kids CAN succeed and that belief will drive every decision we make and every...
Amanda Aragon, Executive Director of NewMexicoKidsCAN, described the data as a wake-up call, saying, "This data is not just troubling— it is a wake-up call. Our state's education crisis is worsening, and our most vulnerable students are falling even further behind. Despite having a sophisticated...
At NewMexicoKidsCAN, we believe progress isn’t just possible. We believe it is our responsibility to make it happen. That is why our 2025 policy priorities focus on building on what works and driving change where it is needed most. As we welcome the new year, we are...
NewMexicoKidsCan’s new survey of more than 400 New Mexico parents of school-aged children shows widespread dissatisfaction with the state's public schools, that communication gaps between schools and parents are a serious concern, and that many parents have misperceptions about the children's academic achievement....
The New Mexico Public Education Commission serves as the sole statewide authorizer for New Mexico charter schools. As elected officials, commissioners play a vital role in supporting, monitoring, and authorizing New Mexico charter schools. We endorse Public Education Commission candidates who share our commitment to...
As the curtains close on the 30-day session of the New Mexico Legislature, we extend our gratitude for your unwavering support and advocacy. Your advocacy efforts have not gone unnoticed, and we are deeply thankful for your commitment. As the curtains close on the 30-day session...
Our 2024 policy priorities reflect the urgency of New Mexico’s education crisis and our unwavering belief in the unlimited potential of all New Mexico students. NewMexicoKidsCAN is ready to advocate and champion these bold educational policies. Next week marks the beginning of the 30-day New Mexico...
Literacy is an enormous challenge for New Mexico students and students nationwide. The Literacy Toolkit provides parents with the knowledge they need to support their child," said Amanda Aragon, executive director of NewMexicoKidsCAN. "To improve literacy in New Mexico we all have a role to...