SEL4NM’s Dr. Amy McConnell Franklin reflects on what she learned at the CASEL conference and what’s in store for SEL in New Mexico.
Turning a Moment into a Movement
SEL4NM’s Dr. Amy McConnell Franklin reflects on what she learned at the CASEL conference and what’s in store for SEL in New Mexico.
Lifelong Learning & Healthy Living
The 4th annual EdUprising conference is just around the corner and Dr. Andrew Hsi is looking forward to presenting on his experience implementing programs that provide care for children and families affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)–and why we need to consider these factors in education.
Individualized Education and Capstones Empower Students with Disabilities
Come to EdUprising 2024 to learn from our partners at Parents Reaching Out about how student-led IEPs pair with capstones to streamline the Modified Graduation Requirements for Special Education.
How Cesiah Found Her Passion for Nursing
Cesiah Gonzales found her unexpected passion for nursing when she was assigned an X3 internship at the University of New Mexico Hospital during her sophomore year in high school. Originally she wanted to join the Marines, now she is now pursuing a nursing degree at UNM with aspirations to be a combat medic or Veterans Affairs provider.
CTE Programs Reignite Learning in Rural New Mexico
CTE Programs in Rural New Mexico Reignite LearningCulinary students getting hands-on experience in Santa Rosa.How Santa Rosa is Opening Doors for StudentsWelding students at Santa Rosa high school are building impressive resumes before they even apply for jobs. So far the senior class has built a shade structure at the elementary school and a ramp at the Head Start; now, …
Youth Apprenticeships Advance Equity
Youth apprenticeship is an exciting part of the growing work-based learning landscape in New Mexico. Programs like Future Focused Education’s X3 NeXt Youth Apprenticeship program pave the way for students to succeed in their careers while also helping employers find local talent.
Youth Apprenticeships: Mutually Beneficial for Youth and Employers
Youth apprenticeship is an exciting part of the growing work-based learning landscape in New Mexico. Programs like Future Focused Education’s X3 NeXt Youth Apprenticeship program pave the way for students to succeed in their careers while also helping employers find local talent.
Why Local and National Education Leaders Reject Standardized Testing
Recently, we’ve seen national education leaders reject standardized tests, but Future Focused wanted to see what New Mexican educators, leaders, and students were saying too—so we asked them. This is what they had to say.
Mentorship in Mental Health: Finding Meaning and Resilience
Mentorship is a key component of any successful X3 internship, but for Youth Mental Health First Aid interns, it means even more. Read the story of Brian and Charles.