Publications
2011 KIDS COUNT in New Mexico
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.)
Making Sure All KIDS COUNT: The Earlier the Better
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.)
Higher Education Expenditures and College Affordability in New Mexico
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.)
Funding Public Schools in New Mexico in the Great Recession
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.)
2010 Annual Report
Annual Report Our 2010 fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2009, was a particularly challenging one for our state advocacy work in terms of fiscal policy. The Great Recession was hitting New Mexico hard and in September the Legislature was called into a special session to patch a growing hole in the state’s bank account.
Race, Ethnicity, and Economic Outcomes in New Mexico
Report The second in our series on racial/ethnic disparities, this paper looks at how economic outcomes track in relation to race and ethnicity. (State-level data by race and ethnicity on economic well-being and educational factors, as well as population demographics and immigration.)
Learning Begins at Birth: So Should Our Investment in Education
Presentation This Invest in Kids Now! PowerPoint makes the case for why New Mexico should invest more in early care and education as a way to improve school outcomes and child well-being, and why the Land Grant Fund is the best - and most responsible - way to fund such programs. (State-level data on child well-being, remediation costs, and early childhood spending.)
2010 KIDS COUNT in New Mexico
NM KIDS COUNT Data Book This annual report looks at the well-being of New Mexico’s children and includes an essay about the need for an education continuum that begins at birth and integrates with the first few years of school. (State-, county-, and school district-level data on various indicators of child well-being.)
2009 Annual Report
Annual Report Fiscal year 2009 began with something we won’t see again, perhaps for many years: a surplus in the state budget. With gas and oil prices at an all-time high, the state was flush with money in the summer of 2008. With the Governor eager to give it away, we urged the state to invest it instead in the services that benefit our children and families.
Making Sure All KIDS COUNT: Disparities Among New Mexico’s Children
Report This special KIDS COUNT report is the first in a series on racial/ethnic disparities. It looks at some of the challenges faced by New Mexico’s minority youth and speaks to the need to understand and address the root causes. (State-level data by race and ethnicity on indicators of child and family well-being.)