Albuquerque Public Schools
Future Focused Launches New Policy Institute
Future Focused Launches New Policy Institute
New Initiative Focuses on Policy Reform
The Bridge to Future Focused Education Policy
Instituto del Puente is a new policy change initiative aimed at driving systemic reforms to support thriving communities in New Mexico. Tony Monfiletto, Former Executive Director of Future Focused Education, has been appointed to lead the Instituto.
Instituto del Puente’s mission - and Future Focused’s mission more broadly - is ultimately to change the role of education in society. Monfiletto says that the future of education is that schools play a more active role in serving communities.
“If you have schools that are oriented toward serving the community, then young people become the assets, the things that make communities better places to live. That’s good for the young person and good for the community."
- Tony Monfiletto, ED, Instituto del Puente
Meet Lexy: Capstone Student & Housing Intern in ABQ's International District
Lexy Aragon, Del Norte student, participated in a capstone program focused on serving unhoused individuals in Albuquerque. Her experience not only provided valuable career skills but also made a significant contribution to the community.
“I got a chance to do something that helps the community as a whole...For me, personally, this internship was life changing.”
- Lexy Argon
Watch Lexy's Capstone Success Story!
Hobbs: Showing Us What's Possible with CYE in New Mexico
Read all about how Hobbs created a state-of-the-art CTE building and program that addresses the needs of their community, industry partners, and students in Future Focused latest blog.
“We knew we wanted students to be out in the community by their third year, but we had no idea how to do that. Working with Future Focused as part of the Innovation Zone grant gave us the support and practical advice we needed to start those internships for students.”
- Kristy Hughes, CTECH Community Relations
EdUprising 2025: Coming Soon!
March 7-8, 2025
Albuquerque Convention Center
The EdUprising Conference unites thought leaders, educators, and students from across the state in a vibrant exchange of ideas and strategies.
Renowned for fostering groundbreaking discussions and collaborative initiatives, Future Focused annual conference is a hub for inspiration and transformative action.
- Future Focused Education’s mission is to create healthier and more prosperous communities by advancing the best education for the students who need it most.