K-12 Education

ConnectED Report Identifies Emerging Strategies for Effective Career Pathways in Rural NM

August 3, 2023

A new ConnectED report outlines strategies for building high-quality college and career pathways in New Mexico's rural schools, with attention to the needs of Native American and Hispanic students.

New Mexico has made significant investments to strengthen career and technical education (CTE) and create more rigorous college and career pathways in school districts. However, implementing these changes is particularly challenging in rural areas of New Mexico. ConnectED's new report, College and Career Pathways in Rural New Mexico: Strategies and Policy Implications, outlines emerging strategies for designing and implementing high-quality pathways in small rural schools, while also considering the culturally relevant needs of Native American and Hispanic students.