LESC brief flags implementation gaps in New Mexico's K-3 structured literacy efforts

Jun 26, 2025

A Legislative Education Study Committee briefing reviewed New Mexico's shift to structured literacy, compared state policies, and identified implementation gaps including inconsistent interventions, parent communication, and monitoring despite millions in recent funding.

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LEDE: Evan Chavis, a policy analyst for the Legislative Education Study Committee, told committee members that New Mexico has made measurable gains since adopting structured literacy policies but still faces implementation gaps that limit the full effect of investments.

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