Fact Sheet Released in conjunction with the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s The First Eight Years report, this KIDS COUNT fact sheet looks at the unmet needs of New Mexico’s young children and offers some policy solutions. (State-level data on indicators of child well-being for young children)
Report Given the increased demand for the lottery scholarship, flat revenue into the trust fund, and big hikes in tuition at New Mexico universities, the lottery scholarship trust fund will run dry by the end of FY14 unless the Legislature acts. Given the state’s high poverty rate, it only makes sense that the scholarship be based on student financial need. (State-level data on financial aid, per-student spending, etc.)
NM KIDS COUNT Data Book The well-being of our children today is a key predictor of the state’s economic future -- and it doesn’t look good. This annual KIDS COUNT report looks at the well-being of the state’s children with some data presented by county and school district. (State-, county-, and school district-level data on indicators of child well-being)
Report Most of the concern over federal sequestration has centered on defense cuts. This report looks at the impact these cuts will have on New Mexico’s education, health care, and employment services. (State-level data on the impact of federal sequestration by budget area)
Brief and Report This special KIDS COUNT brief and report look at the unique challenges immigrant children face as well as the strengths their families bring to this country. Includes stories by immigrants about their experiences. Two community briefs offer shorter, more ‘user-friendly’ versions - one in Spanish. (State-level data on nativity and immigration status of the population, as well as various indicators of child well-being.)
Policy Brief New Mexico’s minimum wage, $7.50 an hour, has already lost value in the few years since it was raised. A full-time minimum wage employee has lost on average $1,000 a year due to inflation. (State-level data on inflation-adjusted minimum wage, characteristics of workers who would benefit from an increase.)
NM KIDS COUNT Data Book The continuing Great Recession has thrown more of New Mexico’s children and families into poverty. This annual report looks at the well-being of the state’s children on indicators such as poverty, education, health, and more. (State-, county- and school district-level data on various indicators of child well-being.)
Report New Mexico’s home visiting/parent coaching programs dramatically improve outcomes for the children and families they serve. Unfortunately, only a tiny percentage of families can take advantage of these important programs and the areas of the state with the greatest needs often have the fewest programs. (County-level data on child-raising vulnerability factors and population by race and ethnicity.)
Report The recession and budget cuts to higher education have made college much less affordable in New Mexico. Moreover, tuition hikes have squeezed the state’s lottery scholarship fund, which is in jeopardy of being depleted. (State-level data on higher education revenue and cost.)
Report An updated and expanded version of previous reports on funding public schools, this report looks specifically at the effect the recession has had on New Mexico’s ability to fund its public schools. (State-level data on K-12 education enrollment, revenue, and expenditures.)