📊 While statewide math proficiency increased slightly, many New Mexico schools saw significant year-over-year growth! See which schools made the biggest gains in math and explore more from the latest assessment results. 🔗 Learn more: nmkidscan.org/news/a-closer-…

Reading performance among New Mexico’s 10 largest districts shows long-term progress. All 10 districts have higher reading proficiency than in 2021–2022, but recent gains have slowed. 🔗 Take a closer look at the latest results: nmkidscan.org/news/a-closer-…

🗓️ HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education is hosting two Community Conversations on the APS budget. Join the conversation and make your voice heard! 📍 APS City Center | Oct. 13 | 6–7:30 PM 📍 Truman Middle School | Oct. 14 | 6–7:30 PM

📈 While statewide reading proficiency increased by one percentage point, many New Mexico schools saw significant year-over-year gains in the latest assessment data. See which schools are making progress and explore more of the results: nmkidscan.org/news/a-closer-…

🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Benjamin Barlow, Principal at North Star Elementary, joins Amanda to talk student achievement, the power of school culture, and what it takes to help every student succeed. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! bit.ly/4yzTfsX

Dream big? The Daniels Scholarship can help make college possible! 🎓 Eligible seniors in CO, NM, UT & WY can receive up to full cost of attendance, leadership support, a MacBook & more. Apply Sept. 1–Oct. 15: danielsfund.org/scholarships

With the release of the latest statewide assessment results, New Mexico Vistas now includes data from the 2025–2026 school year. Visit NMVistas.org to explore data for your child’s school and district and see how students are doing in reading, math, and more.

While opportunity gaps remain, the latest statewide assessment data show that every Yazzie-Martinez subgroup has made progress in reading since 2022, with Native American and economically disadvantaged students outpacing statewide growth. 📊 Learn more: nmkidscan.org/news/2025-2026…

🚨 NEW PODCAST: New Mexico’s latest statewide assessment results are in! Tune in to hear our Executive Director, Amanda, and Advocacy Manager, Dominica, unpack the latest reading and math data, where we’re seeing progress, and where work remains. 🎧 apple.co/4ApEfze

Our Executive Director, Amanda Aragon Bernabe, was recently quoted in the Albuquerque Journal about New Mexico’s latest statewide assessment results and what it will take to improve student achievement. Read the full article here: abqjournal.com/news/new-mexi…

📊 DATA RELEASE: New Mexico’s latest assessment results show sustained progress in reading and math, with notable gains among 3rd- and 4th-grade students. But are we improving fast enough? Learn more: nmkidscan.org/news/2025-2026…

Dream big? The Daniels Scholarship can help make college possible! 🎓 Eligible seniors in CO, NM, UT & WY can receive up to full cost of attendance, leadership support, a MacBook & more. Apply Sept. 1–Oct. 15: danielsfund.org/scholarships

New Mexico’s literacy progress is getting national attention! Our Executive Director, Amanda Aragon Bernabe, was recently quoted in the WSJ about New Mexico’s work to advance evidence-based literacy reforms. 📰 Read more here: on.wsj.com/4h7hU0x

Dream big? The Daniels Scholarship can help make college possible! 🎓 Eligible seniors in CO, NM, UT & WY can receive up to full cost of attendance, leadership support, a MacBook & more. Apply Sept. 1–Oct. 15: danielsfund.org/scholarships

📚 HAPPENING TODAY: APS State of the District! Join Superintendent Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey and local education leaders to hear about APS progress and priorities for the year ahead. 🎶 Doors open: 3:30 PM ⏰ Program: 4–5:30 PM 📍 Berna Facio Professional Development Complex

🚨 NEW EPISODE: David Diller, Co-Chair of the Changemakers Alumni Spark Change Awards, joins Amanda to discuss the awards and how these schools are among the state’s highest-performing and fastest-improving for Yazzie Martinez students. 🎧 Listen now bit.ly/4wTWhX8

📚 NEXT WEEK: APS State of the District! Join APS for its third annual event highlighting key milestones and priorities for the year ahead. 📅 Aug. 31 🎶 Doors open at 3:30 PM with student performances ⏰ Program: 4–5:30 PM Learn more: aps.edu/news/news-from-2026-…

🚨NEW PODCAST: New Mexico Rising is BACK! Tune in to hear Amanda and Dominica break down the latest education news, from rankings and student results to what families need to know as students head back to school. 🎧 Listen now apple.co/4xEHGzx

A new school year means new opportunities to learn, grow, and build brighter futures. 📚 We're cheering on students, educators, school leaders, and families across New Mexico. Here's to a year where every student has the opportunity to thrive! 🍎✨

🎒 It's Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend in New Mexico! Save on qualifying clothing, school supplies, computers, and more before the new school year begins. See the full list of eligible items: tax.newmexico.gov/businesses…