Working Locally.
Transforming Education Nationally.
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Our Work
Work-Based Learning
As the employers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders of tomorrow, our students need a network of relationships and an education that can keep up with the changing world of work. We partner with New Mexico businesses and nonprofits to provide internships and work-based learning opportunities that prepare students for meaningful careers that uplift their entire communities.
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Innovation Zones
The Innovation Zone Initiative helps schools/districts create culturally-responsive, student-centered programs that build on what's already working in New Mexico.
Future Focused partners with IZ schools to develop graduate profiles, capstones, and work-based learning that are deeply embedded in the local community.
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Community Development
From the beginning, Future Focused has been founded on local wisdom, voices, and experience to support schools in being more responsive to their local communities. We collaborate with New Mexico employers, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders to create a network of support, connections, and experiences that propel students to success while returning benefits to their local communities.
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Policy Change
While society has changed dramatically over the last 50 years, our school system has remained largely the same. Every student and local community has a future worth investing in and our system currently isn’t fulfilling that purpose. Our mission is to work with New Mexico schools and districts to provide the best education for the students who need it the most.
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Our Approach
