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NMKidsCAN @NMKidsCAN

We work to ensure education policies practices enable New Mexico students to become the future community, civic business leaders we need.

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Jun 9
New Mexico ranks 50th in education, 49th in child well-being | Click on the image to read the full story koat.com/article/50th-educat…

New Mexico ranks 50th in education, 49th in child well-being

"We have to stop using COVID as the excuse. Did COVID make things worse? Yes, but that was true for every state in the country," NM Kids Can executive director Amanda Aragon Bernabe told KOAT.

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“When I look at that data, I think it causes a glaring siren for the adults who are in charge of New Mexico’s education system.” Our ED, @AmandaRAragon, spoke with @ABQJournal about the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data. NM ranked 50th in education for the 10th year. abqjournal-nm.newsmemory.com…

NM ranks 49th in the nation for child well-being

BY NATALIE ROBBINSJOURNAL STAFF WRITER After five years at the bottom,

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Happy Primary Election Day! Polls are open until 7:00 pm today. Find your nearest polling location and get more voting information at nmvote.org
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The New Mexico PED is offering FREE access to Rally Reader for New Mexico public school students. Families can access thousands of digital books, reading support tools, and progress tracking right from a phone or tablet. ✨ Learn more and enroll at rallyreadernewmexico.com.
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Registration for the 2026 New Mexico Summer Reading Program is still open for K–8 students across New Mexico. This FREE program helps students stay engaged in reading and learning all summer long. Find a location near you and sign up today at literacy.nm.gov.
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Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Our schools are stronger because of the educators who support, challenge, and uplift students every day. Thank you for everything you do! 📚✏️🍎
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⏰ Final Week to Apply! The application deadline for the Teach Plus NM Policy Fellowship is this Friday (May 1). Learn more about the Fellowship here: teachplus.org/regio.../polic…
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“Equity requires honesty. Students of color do not benefit when adults comfort themselves with better-sounding numbers. They benefit when we confront reality and act accordingly." santafenewmexican.com/opinio…
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Public education is often called the “great equalizer.” But recent data raises important questions about whether that promise is being fulfilled. ➡️ Read the full article to understand the trends behind the numbers. the74million.org/article/the…
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📚A new national analysis highlights schools across the country where students are outperforming expectations in 3rd-grade reading, even in the face of higher poverty rates. So, which New Mexico schools made the list? 🔗Read more: the74million.org/article/top…
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🚨 REMINDER: Applications are now open for the Teach Plus NM Policy Fellowship! Applications are open now and close May 1! Learn more about the Fellowship here: teachplus.org/regio.../polic…
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See learning in action! 🎓 The Academies of Albuquerque Goal 3 Showcase is April 8, 5:00–7:30 PM at the Berna Facio Professional Development Complex. Hands-on demos, student voices, and real examples of how schools are preparing students for what’s next.
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🚨 APS Families: Make your voice heard! If you have an APS student, take the Quality of Education & Family Engagement Survey by April 3. Your feedback shapes safety, communication & more. Complete the survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/7FP7MBS?l…
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Spring is here 🌸 and summer is right around the corner! ☀️ Registration for the 2026 New Mexico Summer Reading Program is now open. This FREE program is available to all K–8 students across New Mexico. Sign up today at literacy.nm.gov.
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🚨 HAPPENING TOMORROW: The APS Board of Education is hosting a community town hall to discuss how the district is working to improve student outcomes. 🗓️ Wed., March 25 | 6–7:30 p.m. 📍 Alice & Bruce King Educational Complex, 6400 Uptown Blvd. NE
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🎓 Graduation data for the Class of 2025 is in from the New Mexico Public Education Department. The statewide graduation rate increased from 78.05% to 80.63%. Read the full breakdown on our blog! nmkidscan.org/news/data-rele…
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NewMexicoKidsCAN was proud to join Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today for the signing of SB 37 and SB 29. These landmark evidence-based reading and math policies have been years in the making, and we’re proud to have helped drive this progress for New Mexico students!
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📊 NEW REPORT: Hear what hundreds of New Mexico parents have to say about education in our state. Read more at bit.ly/40wt1Ib
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Feb 24
📊 NEW REPORT: The State of Educational Opportunity in New Mexico: A Survey of New Mexico Parents, 2nd Edition, highlights what hundreds of parents across New Mexico have to say about education in our state. 🔗 Read the report: nmkidscan.org/publication/th…
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