CharterFolk Contributor Amanda Aragon – Never More Concerned About the State of Public Education, Never More Convicted that Change is Possible, and More Dedicated than Ever to Make that Change a Reality

In a contributor column, Amanda Aragon discusses her journey from a first-generation college graduate to the Executive Director of NewMexicoKidsCAN. Drawing from her experiences in Albuquerque, she emphasizes the need for equitable educational opportunities for all students, particularly those of color, while highlighting successful charter schools that embody these values.