Despite $2.6B investment, NM schools ‘largely failed’ to increase instructional time, report says

Despite pouring $2.6 billion into extending learning time in New Mexico schools since a 2018 ruling aimed at providing more equitable opportunities for at-risk students, a recent state report reveals that these efforts have largely not increased instructional time. This outcome raises serious questions about how educational funding is being allocated and whether the intended goals of the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit are being met. The implications suggest a need for a critical reevaluation of educational policies and practices to ensure that funds translate into meaningful, measurable improvements for students.