Before they were attorneys, policy chiefs, hospital executives and health care workers, they were just kids, sitting in a classroom, trying to figure out where they fit. Now, they’re our newest board members and they are drawing on their “then” and reimagining the “now” for young people across New Mexico.
Athletes Need Mental Health Support
Sophia Royo Begueria–a graduating senior from Roswell, New Mexico, a soccer player, and a Behavioral Health Intern for Future Focused Education–argues that coaches need to be trained in mental health to be able to provide mental health support to athletes.
A Lifelong Commitment to New Mexican Youth
Our founder, Tony Monfiletto is retiring. Learn more about how he got into education and founded Future Focused.
Northern New Mexico: X3 and the Power of Partnership
Learn about the partnerships we’re forming in Northern New Mexico to expand X3 and X3 NeXt internships to more students across the state.
What Happens When Schools are Built with Students: Reflections from Education Leaders on the Ground
Hear from New Mexican education practitioners and leaders about the importance of funding, implementing, maintaining re-engagement programs, internship programs, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway programs, and behavioral health supports
The Bridge to Health and Prosperity
Tony Monfilletto reflects on Instituto del Puente’s evolution and purpose and discusses the policy priorities for 2026.
Nico Corona’s Story
Meet Nico Corona – a student who went from disengaged to enrolled in dual credit classes thanks to the Graduation Reengagement Internship Program (GRIP).
Hear from Legislators on Instituto’s Policy Platform: Why This Moment Matters
Hear from New Mexico legislators on Instituto’s policy platform: why they are supporting it and what we can do to help them this session.
Building Opportunities in Northern New Mexico with X3
Meet Bernie Aguilar, X3 NeXt Intern from Española, whose story reflects what’s happening across New Mexico through work-based learning opportunities. When local organizations, schools, and mentors come together to invest in students’ potential, the impact ripples far beyond one internship—it enables young people to be better leaders, change-makers, and neighbors.
From Classroom to Community: FFE’s Youth Civic Infrastructure Program
The Youth Civic Infrastructure The Youth Civic Infrastructure (YCI) program partners nonprofit organizations with New Mexico schools, funding the creation of project-based curriculum. Through hands-on learning and real-world experiences, students gain valuable education outside the traditional classroom environment while fulfilling graduation requirements at the same time.