Governor announces plan for $30 million literacy institute during literacy summit in Santa Fe

Announcement comes as preliminary data shows increase in reading proficiency for elementary school students in New Mexico

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced plans to request $30 million from the Legislature in the upcoming session to construct an institute focused on improving literacy skills for New Mexicans of all ages. The announcement comes on the heels of good news for New Mexico’s elementary school students: preliminary data shows a 4.3% increase in reading proficiency for 3rd – 8th grade students.