Education Publications

Jun 21 2018

The Well-Being of Black Children in New Mexico

Web Admin2018-11-28T15:59:38-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

Report Child poverty in New Mexico is among the worst in the nation and disparities exist within all indicators of child well-being for children of color. Although our state's Black children are generally faring better than Black children nationally, they still face significant obstacles to success. This report, created in partnership with the NM Office of African American Affairs, looks at how New Mexico's Black children are doing on some 20 indicators of child well-being. (A special KIDS COUNT report; state-, county-, and school-district-level data on indicators of child well-being)

Apr 30 2018

Moving the Needle on Child Well-Being

Sharon Kayne2018-11-28T16:01:53-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications|

Report New Mexico has a long and proud history of cutting-edge innovation in many fields, so making progress on child well-being is within our reach if we fully commit to it. This report lays out the ways in which we can move the needle on child well-being by enacting smart public policies. (A special KIDS COUNT report; state-level data on indicators of child well-being)

Apr 03 2018

New Mexico Kids at the Crossroads

Sharon Kayne2021-08-27T12:37:17-06:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Publications|

Policy Agenda With the highest rate of child poverty in the nation, New Mexico is not providing the opportunities our children need to succeed. But the good news is that we can improve opportunities for New Mexico’s kids through public policy. This children's agenda for candidates in the 2018 election provides 30 policy recommendations that will help improve child well-being in New Mexico.

Feb 13 2018

NM’s Lottery Scholarship is not targeted to the students who need it most

Web Admin2021-08-27T15:40:08-06:00Education Publications, Local Data, Publications|

Fact Sheet The Lottery Scholarship - the state’s largest financial aid program - is not need-based even though New Mexico has one of the highest poverty rates in the nation. What's more, it's not distributed in a way that helps many low-income students. (State-level data on college affordability)

Jan 26 2018

The College Affordability Fund is depleted and needs to be replenished

Web Admin2021-08-27T15:41:33-06:00Education Publications, Publications|

Fact Sheet The College Affordability Fund comprises some of the only need-based financial aid that the state makes available to low-income students. But the fund was raided in 2017 to fill budget holes in other areas. This fact sheet shows why the fund needs to be replenished.

Jan 16 2018

2017 KIDS COUNT Data Book

Web Admin2023-02-14T13:30:49-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

NM KIDS COUNT Data Book New Mexico is at a crossroads. At the federal level we're seeing unpredictability in how child-serving programs are funded and at the state level we're poised to elect a new governor. This annual publication reports the latest data on child well-being in New Mexico to help us choose the path forward. (State-, county-, tribal-, and school district-level data on indicators of child well-being)

Sep 22 2017

Sustaining Career Pathways Frameworks

Web Admin2021-08-27T15:44:17-06:00Education Publications, Publications|

Presentation Career pathways, programs that move non-traditional adult students along a continuum into post-secondary education, have shown real promise in other states. However, they require a systemic framework that aligns policies and funding for a comprehensive approach. This presentation to the SUN PATH Advisory Council looks at funding sources, possible frameworks, and examples of effective career pathway programs in other states.

Mar 01 2017

College affordability in New Mexico is out of balance

Web Admin2021-08-27T15:46:02-06:00Education Publications, Local Data, Publications|

Fact Sheet Despite the fact that New Mexico needs college-educated workers now and in the future, the cost of college has gone up dramatically. Meanwhile, little of the state's financial aid is granted to students with financial needs. Even the lottery scholarship goes disproportionately to students who could otherwise afford tuition. (State-level data on college affordability)

Jan 17 2017

2016 KIDS COUNT in New Mexico

Web Admin2023-02-14T13:31:58-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications|

NM KIDS COUNT Data Book In the past year, New Mexico has seen some improvements in child well-being—especially regarding health. We’ve also seen troubling increases in other indicators over the short- and long-term. This annual report on child well-being presents data on indicators such as child and teen death rates, preschool enrollment, teen births, and more. (State-, county-, tribal-, and school-district-level data on indicators of child well-being)

Aug 31 2016

New Mexico Public School Funding through the Great Recession and Beyond

Web Admin2021-08-25T16:49:37-06:00Education Publications, Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Report A lawsuit currently working its way thought the New Mexico court system asserts that the state has failed to provide school funding sufficient for the education of all school-age children in the state, as required by the New Mexico constitution. This report supports those arguments.