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New Mexico schools and communities partner to create learning experiences that boost college and career readiness

Tony Monfiletto, Executive Director, Future Focused Education
Tony Monfiletto, Executive Director, Future Focused Education

New Mexico schools are redesigning graduation requirements and putting more emphasis on students’ personal interests and real-world experiences, thanks to funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Scott Brocato spoke with Tony Monfiletto, executive director of Future Focused Education, about the initiative and how their grant will help New Mexico students.

Scott Brocato has been an award-winning radio veteran for over 35 years. He has lived and worked in Las Cruces since 2016, and you can hear him regularly during "All Things Considered" from 4 pm-7 pm on weekdays. Off the air, he is also a local actor and musician, and you can catch him rocking the bass with his band Flat Blak around Las Cruces and El Paso.