Future Focused Education https://futurefocusededucation.org/ Advancing the Best Education for the Students Who Need it Most Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:24:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://futurefocusededucation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-FFE_Favicon_2-32x32.png Future Focused Education https://futurefocusededucation.org/ 32 32 Athletes Need Mental Health Support  https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/06/04/athlete-mental-health-support/ https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/06/04/athlete-mental-health-support/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:24:39 +0000 https://futurefocusededucation.org/?p=10137 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.

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]]> https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/06/04/athlete-mental-health-support/feed/ 0 A Lifelong Commitment to New Mexican Youth https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/05/21/tony-monfiletto/ https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/05/21/tony-monfiletto/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 21:41:49 +0000 https://futurefocusededucation.org/?p=10117 Our founder, Tony Monfiletto is retiring. Learn more about how he got into education and founded Future Focused.

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]]> https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/05/21/tony-monfiletto/feed/ 0 Northern New Mexico: X3 and the Power of Partnership https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/04/15/nnm-x3-partnership/ https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/04/15/nnm-x3-partnership/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:53:11 +0000 https://futurefocusededucation.org/?p=10079 Learn about the partnerships we're forming in Northern New Mexico to expand X3 and X3 NeXt internships to more students across the state.

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]]> https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/04/15/nnm-x3-partnership/feed/ 0 What Happens When Schools are Built with Students: Reflections from Education Leaders on the Ground https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/01/13/educators-reflect-on-instituto/ https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/01/13/educators-reflect-on-instituto/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:53:20 +0000 https://futurefocusededucation.org/?p=9683 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

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]]> https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/01/13/educators-reflect-on-instituto/feed/ 0 The Bridge to Health and Prosperity https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/01/13/the-bridge-to-health/ https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/01/13/the-bridge-to-health/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:52:21 +0000 https://futurefocusededucation.org/?p=9710 Tony Monfilletto reflects on Instituto del Puente's evolution and purpose and discusses the policy priorities for 2026.

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]]> https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/01/13/the-bridge-to-health/feed/ 0 Nico Corona’s Story https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/01/13/nico-corona-grip/ https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/01/13/nico-corona-grip/#comments Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:48:16 +0000 https://futurefocusededucation.org/?p=9700 Meet Nico Corona - a student who went from disengaged to enrolled in dual credit classes thanks to the Graduation Reengagement Internship Program (GRIP).

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]]> https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/01/13/nico-corona-grip/feed/ 1 Hear from Legislators on Instituto’s Policy Platform: Why This Moment Matters https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/01/12/legislators-on-instituto/ https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/01/12/legislators-on-instituto/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:40:27 +0000 https://futurefocusededucation.org/?p=9667 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.

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]]> https://futurefocusededucation.org/2026/01/12/legislators-on-instituto/feed/ 0 Building Opportunities in Northern New Mexico with X3 https://futurefocusededucation.org/2025/11/13/x3_northern_nm/ https://futurefocusededucation.org/2025/11/13/x3_northern_nm/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:42:09 +0000 https://futurefocusededucation.org/?p=9607 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.

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]]> https://futurefocusededucation.org/2025/11/13/x3_northern_nm/feed/ 0 From Classroom to Community: FFE’s Youth Civic Infrastructure Program https://futurefocusededucation.org/2025/10/08/from-classroom-to-community/ https://futurefocusededucation.org/2025/10/08/from-classroom-to-community/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:01:45 +0000 https://futurefocusededucation.org/?p=9537 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.

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]]> https://futurefocusededucation.org/2025/10/08/from-classroom-to-community/feed/ 0 Our Data, Our Future: How New Mexico Can Protect Its Unique Culture in the Age of AI https://futurefocusededucation.org/2025/08/21/ai-and-education/ https://futurefocusededucation.org/2025/08/21/ai-and-education/#respond Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:00:44 +0000 https://futurefocusededucation.org/?p=9144 New Mexico is a vibrant blend of cultures, rich history, and enduring languages and traditions. This unique fabric defines our communities and our identity. As we stand on the brink of a profound shift in education, we face a critical challenge: how can we embrace powerful new technologies like artificial intelligence without sacrificing the very qualities that make us unique?

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