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New Mexico Rising

NewMexicoKidsCAN
New Mexico
Reading Proficiency (english Language Arts)
Math Proficiency
Education
Spark Change Awards
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Legislative Finance Committee
Albuquerque Public Schools

For decades, New Mexico has ranked at or near the bottom in education, a reality we have become far too comfortable with. But we know the story doesn’t end there. All across our state incredible leaders, educators and parents are working to improve our education system and New Mexico Rising will feature their stories. Each episode will feature an interview with someone leading great work in New Me... more

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David Diller, Co-Chair of the Changemakers Alumni Spark Change Awards, joins Amanda to discuss the Spark Change Awards, the Spring 2026 award recipients, and why celebrating their success matters. An initiative of Changemakers Alumni, the Spark Chang... more

On this episode, we welcome Dominica Chavez, NewMexicoKidsCAN Advocacy Manager, as a co-host to discuss some of the biggest education stories happening in New Mexico! Together, Amanda and Dominica discuss New Mexico ranking 50th in education for the ... more

In the Season 6 premiere of New Mexico Rising, host Amanda Aragon, Executive Director of NewMexicoKidsCAN, is joined by returning guest Dominica Chavez to break down the latest state assessment results. Together, they dig into what the data reveals a... more

Have you heard of the Mississippi Miracle? The Mississippi Miracle refers to the dramatic gains Mississippi has made in K-12 literacy outcomes since 2013. Through strategic policy implementation focused on evidence-based literacy instruction, Mississ... more

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Recent Guests

David Diller
Co-chair of the Spark Change Awards Committee; leader in Spark Change Awards implementation
New Mexico Changemakers Alumni
Episode: Sparking Change & Celebrating Success (with David Diller)
Dominica Chavez
Advocacy Manager at NewMexico KidsCAN
NewMexico KidsCAN
Episode: Reading, Math, and Momentum: New Mexico's State Assessment Data (with Dominica Chavez)

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Lessons for Every State

    Rising is a must-listen for anyone invested in improving education. This podcast takes a deep dive into the transformative work happening in New Mexico, offering powerful insights that can be applied nationwide. From literacy reform to teacher training, NM Rising unpacks the policies and strategies that are making a real difference for students.

    What sets this podcast apart is its focus on practical, research-backed solutions-something every state can learn from. Whether you’re a parent, educat... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mpalmer77
    United States2 years ago
  • A MUST Listen

    Everyone who lives in NM should listen to this podcast and follow NM Kids Can. As someone who works in education, and helps me keep my finger on the pulse of what's going on statewide, and as a parent I find all of the information invaluable. I recommend this podcast to everyone I know-teachers and other school staff, administrators, school board members, students, parents, and even those who feel disconnected from education. We are all instrumental in shaping the future of NM education, and thi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cutiemcb
    United States2 years ago
  • Nm Kids Can do anything!

    The work Amanda and her team are doing is so timely and will make such an impact of NM. The podcast is a great glimpse into what is happing at a grassroots level in education in this state. Listen and get involved!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hollyhastobe
    United States4 years ago

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Sparking Change & Celebrating Success (with David Diller)
Q: Who can participate in the Spark Change Awards and how are schools selected?
Participating schools are identified through analysis of statewide assessment data from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025, and the awards cover growth and proficiency across subgroups like economically disadvantaged, English learners, Native American, and students with disabilities.
Sparking Change & Celebrating Success (with David Diller)
Q: What is the Spark Change Awards and why were they created?
The Spark Change Awards recognize schools with the highest growth or fastest improving outcomes for four Yazzie Martinez subgroups, aiming to highlight progress that often goes unnoticed and to share best practices so other schools can learn from them.

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