New Mexico Kids Struggle in National Rankings

New Mexico’s kids are falling behind—dead last in education and 49th in overall child well-being, according to the latest Kids Count Data Book. While the state nudged up one spot in well-being, advocates argue it’s time to stop blaming COVID and focus on what’s really broken: middle school learning outcomes. The state counters with claims of recent gains in graduation and reading, pointing to new investments—but the national rankings remain a glaring red flag. The real challenge? Unlocking the potential of these kids before it’s too late. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/82c7037beac748c5