The NAF Academies of Miami-Dade County Public Schools

North Miami Senior High’s Annual Breast Cancer Walk: This Year It Gets Personal – Student Testimonial

This Year It Gets PersonalBy: Chenaya GerifinNorth Miami Senior HighAcademy of Health Sciences On October 26, 2023, North Miami Senior High School held what could easily be considered one of the most remarkable events of the academic year. The Health Science/HOSA academy organized the annual breast cancer walk, a cherished tradition at the school. This walk serves as [...]

By | November 8th, 2023|Academy of Health Sciences|

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 [...]

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 [...]

2019 August NAF Academy Updates & Action Items

The MEGA NAF Miami Student Conference 2018-2019

The MEGA NAF Miami Student Conference was a success! We happily welcomed more than 1,000 NAF students. Thank you Miami NAF Academies for organizing this amazing conference for our students!

Bowling for Stem Education a Big Success

Thank you, sponsors! Because of you, our premier NAF STEM Bowling Night was a huge success!

Univ. of Miami Introduces Simulator “Harvey” to Sunset AOHS Students

On February 1, 2019 for National Groundhog Job Shadow Day, the University of Miami Michael S. Gordon Center hosted NAF Academy of Health Sciences students from Miami Sunset Senior High. Academy students and teachers learned how "Next Generation Harvey®, The Cardiopulmonary Patient Simulator" mannequins are manufactured at The Gordon Center. "This full-size manikin realistically simulates nearly any [...]

By | February 15th, 2019|Academy of Health Sciences, Job Shadow Day, Work Based Learning|