New Mexico
U.S.
Rank
The annual Hot Air Balloon Festival must have triggered something as the legislature has started to gain some altitude in our rankings. While education opportunity advocates have fought in vain in the past to equalize support for charter schools, this year the State improved its position by boosting support for charter school facilities. Keep going New Mexico, up, up and away!
Opportunity
Score:
72%
Grade:
C
Rank:
#26
The winds of negativity against charter schools seem to be partially shifting. The state made critical changes…
Score:
Grade:
F
Rank:
#45
There are no choice programs in this state.
Score:
Grade:
C
Rank:
#16
Does not require student growth data to be included in teacher evaluations, generally lacking rigorous teacher preparation programs…
Innovation
Score:
Grade:
D
Rank:
#46
Innovative Digital Education and Learning in New Mexico (IDEAL NM) is a statewide online learning program that partners with PK-12 school districts…

Governor Grisham announced school closures on March 12th. New Mexico’s response to the COVID-19 crisis was quick and efficient, requiring…
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Policy Environment

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is strongly aligned with the education establishment and would do well to listen to some of the more progressive…

Blaine Amendment language in two different sections of the state constitution have been interpreted to preclude direct flow of funds to private…