New Mexico Connections Academy Back to School 2025-2026 Kickoff
On August, 6th, 2025, New Mexico Connections Academy, a tuition free-online public school, kicked off its the 2025-2026 school year, celebrating 13 years serving New Mexico students in grades 4-12 with a high-quality, established online curriculum.
Serving approximately 1,500 students and families across the state, New Mexico Connections Academy provides a personalized learning approach designed to help students learn how they learn best with a strong circle of support and a deep sense of belonging.
“The beginning of the school year marks a fresh start for students to develop new passions and feel reinvigorated in their academic environment,” said Sandy Beery, Executive Director of New Mexico Connections Academy. “We look forward to providing the foundation and tools they need to succeed in the virtual classroom and beyond, building lasting relationships along the way.”
New Mexico Connections Academy Programs & Offerings:
New Mexico Connections Academy provides a high-quality educational experience that keeps students motivated and engaged with a strong circle of support and a deep sense of belonging. The school’s team of supportive and experienced educators, specially trained in online instruction, establish meaningful connections with students helping them achieve their full potential and reach their goals. Parents and caregivers are involved in the learning journey as their child’s Learning Coach, serving as their mentor and guide through the school day.
New Mexico Connections Academy Parent Satisfaction Survey:
Students are returning to school shortly after the release of the 2025 Parent Satisfaction Survey, an annual third-party survey that provides families with the opportunity to review their experience with New Mexico Connections Academy. According to the 2025 Parent Satisfaction Survey results:
- 100% of parents feel their children are making progress on their academic goals with New Mexico Connections Academy
- 98% of parents agree their child is satisfied learning at New Mexico Connections Academy
- 98% of parents agree the New Mexico Connections Academy program gives them greater opportunity to be more involved with their child's education
- 98% of parents say they feel supported by their New Mexico Connections Academy teachers and school staff
- 96% of parents would recommend New Mexico Connections Academy
Students enrolled in New Mexico Connections Academy have access to advanced courses, extracurricular activities and flexible scheduling. New Mexico Connections Academy combines traditional courses with industry-leading, career-focused options and real-world interactions to help students gain confidence, develop the right skills and earn industry credentials coveted by employers. Students can hone essential skills like critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and leadership and have access to partnerships like Coursera, Credly and HOSA Future Health Professionals.
Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is still open. Families interested in learning more about the New Mexico Connections Academy’s flexible virtual learning approach are encouraged to attend an online information session to learn more, ask questions and discover if virtual school is the right fit for their student.
Survey Methodology
Connections Academy conducts the annual Parent Satisfaction Survey to find out how parents, guardians and Learning Coaches grade the program in several key areas. The 2024-2025 School Year survey was conducted from January 15 to February 26, 2025 by Shapiro + Raj, an independent market research company that created the questionnaire, collected the data and tabulated the results. Parents and caretakers of all students enrolled at the time of the survey were invited to complete the survey online.
About New Mexico Connections Academy
New Mexico Connections Academy is a unique, tuition-free, online public school for students in grades 4-12. Accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accrediting division of Cognia formerly AdvancED, New Mexico Connections Academy offers a high-quality educational experience that keeps students motivated and engaged in a safe, virtual learning environment. In addition to academics, teachers focus on building fundamental life skills, working closely with families to help students learn how they learn best. Here, students gain the skills and confidence they need to direct their own educational journey, learning to thrive in the real world by first learning how to be resourceful and resilient.