The NAF Academies of Miami-Dade County Public Schools

National Groundhog Job Shadow Day

Job Shadowing is a nationwide effort where hundreds of thousands of workplaces welcome millions of student shadows through their doors. Job Shadowing is an academically motivating educational activity dedicated to giving kids an up-close look at the world of work. Everyone benefits!For students, job shadowing . . .Provides an answer to the question, "Why do I have [...]

From Student to Teacher – Adam Bernstein

Just nine years ago, Adam Bernstein was a NAF academy student at Alonso & Tracy Mourning High School. Chosen by NAF for the 2019 NAF Alumni Award, he also served as Lead Teacher at North Miami Beach NAF Distinguished Academy of IT for five years. Mr. Bernstein currently is a teacher supervisor for the Miami-Dade Student Youth [...]

Congratulations to Newly Distinguished and Model Academies!

M-DCPS is proud to announce ten newly distinguished academies. Without participation from board members during the NAF quality reviews, academies would not receive these designations. Thank you to everyone who supported this effort.   2021 NEW DISTINGUISHED NAF ACADEMIES   American Senior High – Academies of Engineering and IT Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High – Academy of IT Coral [...]

Raytheon Presentations

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American Senior NAF Academies Get New Look

New wall vinyl posters on walls and door create a professional setting for students in the Academy of Information Technology, Academy of Engineering and Academy of Hospitality and Tourism at American Senior financed by Fund II NAF Grant.

Miami Adds Seven New NAF Academies

NAF Strengthens Its Presence in Miami NAF is excited to welcome 7 new academies from Miami into NAF’s network. In emerging academies, students have the opportunity to take career-themed courses and participate in work-based learning experiences to help them become future ready. These academies are either graduating from NAF’s rigorous Year of Planning (YOP) or Fast Track [...]

May 2020 Advisory Board Newsletter

MAY 2020 NAF ADVISORY BOARD NEWSLETTER We know these past few months have brought unprecedented changes to our lives. As we’ve all transitioned to remote work and living, we’ve seen incredible commitment to NAF students through virtual engagements and support. We’re incredibly grateful for your partnership and commitment to ensuring students are future ready! In this month's [...]

Proud of NAF Miami Students and Teachers!

"In the midst of the COVID 19 crisis, we have good news to report. MDCPS's NAF Miami is home to the highest number of Distinguished Academies in the nation!", reported Miami-Dade County Public Schools' official Twitter account tweeted April 7, 2020. We are so proud of our NAF Miami and NAF Academy teachers and students. You did [...]

Thank You Give Miami Day Donors

Thank you for your support on Give Miami Day 2019 our students and teachers really appreciate the commitment and leadership of our NAF ADVISORY board members and friends of academies!!!!! We raised  $14,391 a new high record!  

M-DCPS Outperforms All School Districts with Nationally-Recognized NAF Programs

These schools achieved this honor with the highest fidelity to the career academy model adhering to the Career Academy National Standard of Practice that include industry-specific curriculum, work-based learning experiences, and established relationships with business professionals. Model Academies: Barbara Goleman AOF / AOHT Booker T. Washington AOF Homestead SHS AOHT Miami Sunset AOE/AOIT/AOF Robert Morgan Educational Center [...]