Welcome to
NewMexicoKidsCAN
Founded in 2018, we work to ensure education policies and practices enable our students to become the future community, civic and business leaders we need.
New Mexico Rising Podcast
For decades, New Mexico has ranked at or near the bottom in education, a reality we have become far too comfortable with. But we know the story doesn’t end there. All across our state incredible leaders, educators and parents are working to improve our education system and New Mexico Rising will feature their stories. Each episode will feature an interview with someone leading great work in New Mexico’s education system. Join us as we come together as a community and write a new story for New Mexico students with a steadfast optimism that we can and must do better for our children.
Our Vision
An education system that prioritizes what students need to succeed and thrive over adult convenience and special interests.
Our Mission
NewMexicoKidsCAN serves as a catalyst and conduit to advocate for community-informed, student-centered and research-backed education policies that work best for the children of New Mexico. Connecting policy, instructional practice and politics, we work to reimagine what is possible in New Mexico’s public education system.
Believe in Better
The local advocacy campaigns across the 50CAN network are based in states all across the country, from Hawaii to Georgia, and Connecticut to Louisiana. Despite the differences in local contexts, our campaigns are united in working to deliver on 5 promises to America’s children:
The education that’s right for you.
Tutoring and care for every student.
A world of open and connected learning.
A family’s right to know what’s working.
A clear path to the career you choose.
IMPORTANT ISSUES
DATA RELEASE: Still 50th — The Comeback Starts Now
🚨DATA RELEASE: New Mexico Ranks Last Again, It’s Time for Change
Celebrating 7️⃣ Years of NewMexicoKidsCAN! 🎉
NewMexicoKidsCAN’s 2025 Policy Priorities
