Every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, deserves the same chance to succeed in school and life. Equity in education means ensuring all students have the support and resources they need to learn and reach their goals. In July 2018, Judge Sarah Singleton issued a ruling in the Martinez-Yazzie educational sufficiency lawsuit, finding the state had failed to meet its constitutional obligation to provide an adequate, sufficient education to economically disadvantaged students, English learners (ELs), Native American students, and students with disabilities. Since then, the state has invested nearly $1 billion to improve programming and increase access for all students. Despite these large investments, it remains unclear whether New Mexico’s students, and particularly those named in the lawsuit, are any better off. As New Mexico continues work to improve the equitability of education across the state, LESC staff will help elevate the stories of students most alienated by the educational system, offering policies and budget recommendations designed to build an educational system for all.