"We have come so far, yet we’re just beginning to show young people why graduating from high school is way better than getting a GED. Please join us on this journey. It’s full of hope."
Hear the latest from Instituto del Puente on our blog:
https://t.co/fg3fkVqhLi
“We have the power right now to design education to meet the needs of our students, families, and communities.”
- Shawn Morris, Executive Director, Mark Armijo Academy
Read more about how Mark Armijo Academy is reshaping education in Albuquerque: https://t.co/omNl6LbP3X
Youth, staff and educators from Mark Armijo Academy met with Future Focused’s Instituto del Puente team on Tuesday. The school is unified around a passion for transforming the traditional school model to better engage students and we’re excited to have them as partners.
“I believe that teaching teens about mental health can make a huge impact, and I’m committed to helping as many as I can.”
- X3 NeXt intern and Teen Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Brian Marquez
Read more: https://t.co/tCRJsyVIRq
“This March 7-8, educators, policy makers, administrators, community leaders, and students will create the future of education in New Mexico, not to mention showcase the incredible ideas that our state’s young people have.”
Read more in our latest blog: https://t.co/ZzeJsfQ8uN
Come to EdUprising to learn from @HealthLeaderHS's Executive Director, @LeticiaArchule2, who will be presenting:
“Building Systems for Mental Health and Social-Emotional Learning in Diverse School Communities”
Register today:
https://t.co/TxzyrjY5gF
#EdUprising
Come to EdUprising to learn from our very own @ Lisa Martinez! She’ll be presenting on:
- Results of the New Mexico Native American Capstone and Graduate Profile Study
- Student-Led IEPs and Capstones
- Ai in Education
Register now: https://t.co/TxzyrjY5gF
Angel Malabana, a Senior at Bernalillo High School and a Future Focused Youth Voices Intern, was awarded The University of New Mexico Presidential Scholarship. Congratulations Angel!
#FutureFocusedEducation#YouthVoices
“'Pre-apprenticeship is an essential on-ramp for high schoolers and recent graduates to access in demand, high wage careers,' Mike May, director of workforce learning for the nonprofit Future Focused Education, said in a statement.'"
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Future Focused interns, Angelica Sanchez and Zoe Chavez - both seniors at RFK high school, are advocating and asking senators to prioritize youth mental health in our schools and to protect the rights of all young people.
Youth Voice interns from across New Mexico came together in Santa Fe for three impactful days during the legislative session. These young leaders met with policymakers to advocate for issues rooted in their lived experiences. We're so proud and excited for what they accomplish!
01/28 - X3 blog
“Future Focused really puts the interns first and cares about their well-being.” - Cruz Rivas
We are finding new reasons to be hopeful about the future because of students who are advocating for educational change, like Cruz:
https://t.co/zcHsWkpz8N
Join students, educators, and community to explore New Mexico's innovative approaches at EdUprising 2025. Don’t miss New Mexico Treasurer Montoya’s keynote address! Register now:
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Are you an Innovation Zone school? Don’t miss your chance to claim your spot at EdUprising 2025! No cost registration for Innovation Zone participants ends this Friday, January 24.
https://t.co/YfU1esYTyA
As New Mexico faces a medical staffing crisis, a local partnership is connecting low-income students to employers for paid internships. 🏥 🤝
Meet grantee @FutureFocusEdu. ✨
https://t.co/yME9ZpKmG5
Please join us in welcoming our newest team members! We’re thrilled to expand our team as we continue our mission of empowering young people, schools, and communities across New Mexico.
📢Calling all students, educators, and community members in New Mexico!
This is your LAST CHANCE to grab early bird pricing for the EdUprising Conference, the best education event of the year!
Help shape the future of learning in New Mexico here: https://t.co/YfU1esYTyA
A zine is in the works and we're looking for writing, photos, or original art by students of any age.
The prompt: What change do you want to see in education in New Mexico?
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“What I'm most proud of, in my heart and soul, is being a teacher. I mean, that's just what I was put on the earth to do.”
Our Executive Director, Dr. Kim Lanoy Sandoval, was featured in @ABQBizFirst. Read the whole article here: https://t.co/Z4MuIvWCAO