Advocacy & partnerships
Changing how New Mexico teaches reading takes more than one school. We work with lawmakers, schools and organizations across the state to make the science of reading the standard in every classroom.
In the Legislature
May Center has advocated in the legislature, supporting New Mexico Senate Bill 398 on Dyslexia Early Identification and Intervention, which became law in April 2019. This bill dramatically changed the way reading is taught in New Mexico, ensuring that all teachers understand the science of reading.
More recently, we supported New Mexico Senate Bill 242 on Teacher Preparation Programs and the Science of Reading, which was amended into House Bill 156 and became law in April 2025. This bill requires New Mexico’s colleges of education to ensure that teacher candidates are provided with a robust education in the science of reading, BEFORE they enter the classroom.
Community Partnerships
The adage “It takes a village” cannot be overstated when it comes to shifting the culture of learning and improving literacy outcomes for ALL children in New Mexico. We are truly grateful for our community partners who are working alongside us to make this vision a reality:
Senator Mimi Stewart
Senator Martin Heinrich
Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED)
Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS)
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS)
Shelton School of Dallas
Rio Grande School
Pablo Roybal Elementary School
Roswell Independent School District
Ruidoso Municipal Schools
CES LEAP
NewMexicoKidsCAN
International Dyslexia Association—Southwest Branch (SWIDA)
Academic Language Therapy Association—New Mexico Chapter (ALTA-NM)
