New Mexico
U.S.
Rank
For a state with such beauty and charm the bureaucracy seems enchanted with itself, trusting process over parents time and time again. Digital learning and a strong COVID response aside, parents have to hunt for good information leaving many minority students especially behind.
Opportunity
Score:
72%
Grade:
C
Rank:
#27
A once promising charter state, the increasingly negative actions of the state’s authorizer and Department of Education toward successful charter…
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Grade:
F
Rank:
#44
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 such as elementary
Innovation
Score:
Grade:
D
Rank:
#44
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. She was in favor of a moratorium on charter school…
Blaine Amendment language in two different sections of the state constitution have been interpreted to preclude direct flow of funds to private…
