Coral Reef Senior High has won the Sanford I. Weill Academy of Excellence Award for the Academy of Business and Finance. This is the sixth time a program from Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has received this award since its inception in 2013. The academy received this award at the NAF Next 2024 conference. The Sanford I. [...]
In a remarkable achievement for Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), two outstanding NAF Lead teachers have emerged as finalists for the prestigious 2025 Francisco R. Walker District Teacher of the Year award. The recognition not only underscores their individual excellence but also highlights the strength of the NAF programs within the district. Alina Hughes, the Lead Teacher [...]
The Educational Federal Credit Union - EdFed, the official credit union of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, celebrated a groundbreaking moment yesterday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Miami Edison Senior High, marking the launch of its innovative Mobile Banking program. This initiative aims to bring hands-on financial education to students, empowering them with real-world experience in banking operations. [...]
The Academy of Finance's Unforgetta-Bowl-Athon, held on October 26 at Bird Bowl, was a resounding success. With more than 15 lanes sold and filled by our dedicated business and industry partners, we came together to support a great cause. The event raised over $5,000, which will be instrumental in providing support to both our students and teachers. [...]
Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Department of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is thrilled to announce its selection as a semi-finalist in the prestigious Career Z Challenge. This recognition reflects the department’s unwavering commitment to excellence in preparing students for successful careers in various industries through its career pathway programs and largest number of nationally distinguished @NAFcareeracads. The [...]
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 [...]
On October 20, 2022, the Academy of Finance organized an unforgettable fundraising event, the Unforgetta-Bowl-Athon, held at Bird Bowl. The atmosphere was electric as business partners, teachers, and community members came together for an evening of fun, camaraderie, and friendly competition—all for a great cause! Participants showed off their bowling skills, laughter echoed through the lanes, and [...]
On July 20th at the Florida Association for Career and Technical Education State Conference, Dr. Lupe Ferran Diaz, M-DCPS CTE Executive Director, was inducted into the Florida ACTE Hall of Fame.
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 [...]
