Summer 2025 Reading Program Registration Opens for 15,000 Students

Registration is now open for the 2025 Summer Reading Program, a free initiative designed to support up to 15,000 students from kindergarten to eighth grade across New Mexico. The program, which runs in June and July, aims to prevent summer reading loss, an issue that affects many students, particularly those in grades three to five. Last year's participants showed no loss in reading ability and nearly 5% improvement, according to state education officials. Public Education Secretary Mariana D. Padilla emphasized the program's role in helping students return to school confident and prepared for academic success. Families can register online, and the initiative is a collaborative effort among state education agencies to enhance literacy skills crucial for overall academic development. The program's design includes small reading groups led by trained instructors to provide focused instruction.