Dec 17, 2025Strategic plan
Policy Brief
This policy brief analyzes strategic resource management within New Mexico's public education system. It examines the Legislature's approach to long-term resource management, identifies challenges faced by school districts and charter schools in local budgeting, and outlines long-term trends impacting public education, such as declining enrollment, changing student needs, and shifts in federal funding and leadership. The document discusses existing strategic planning tools and frameworks, compares them to national approaches, and provides recommendations to foster greater intentionality in resource allocation to improve student outcomes.