educational enhancements - programs
Agendas
Description
Enhances communication between each school, parent/guardian, and City to improve youth time management skills
Funding
$15,000
MB Magazine Article
Learn to Plan
# of Youth Served (approx)
4985
Anti-Defamation League - "No Place for Hate"
Description
Implements “A World of Difference” Anti-Bias and Diversity Training Programs at all City Public Schools. Each school earns "No Place for Hate" designation and City earns "Community of Respect" designation.
Funding
$9,000
Letter To Commission
MB Magazine Article
Standing up to Bullying and Bias
Resolution
Reso 2017-29731
# of Youth Served (approx)
8500
Anti-Semitism Professional Development
Description
Provides professional development for teachers at all Miami Beach public school on anti-Semitism. Online classes will be available to any teacher, public or private, interested in accessing this information.
Funding
$50,000
Resolution
# of Youth Served (approx)
6,500
College Prep Program
Description
Provides a free SAT/ACT preparation program for Miami Beach youth residents during the summer and to MBSH students during the school year.
Funding
$12,500
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Test Prep Works
Resolution
Reso 2018-30259
# of Youth Served (approx)
600
Common Threads Program
Description
Offers youth and families hands-on cooking programs and nutrition education.
Funding
$19,000
Letter To Commission
March 3, 2017
MB Magazine Article
Coming to a Kitchen Near You
Resolution
Reso 2016-29660
# of Youth Served (approx)
300
Drug-Prevention-and-Intervention Program
Description
Provides drug prevention and intervention informational sessions for parents/guardians of Miami Beach teens.
Funding
$6,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Drug Prevention
Resolution
Reso 2017-30027
# of Youth Served (approx)
300
Videos
Educational Enhancements
Description
Provides additional funding to local Miami Beach schools on a one-time and recurring basis.
Funding
$189,252
Resolution
Reso 2024-33016
# of Youth Served (approx)
1,008
Extracurricular Activities for Fienberg Fisher/Biscayne/MBSH
Description
Provides professional development opportunities in Miami Beach Public schools to ensure every child has a teacher who is IB trained.
Funding
$50,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
IB Diploma Bound; Next Stop: IB Diploma
Resolution
Reso 2015-28930
# of Youth Served (approx)
6000
First Generation College Scholarship (FIU)
Description
Need based scholarship up to $3,500 per year for Miami Beach residents who are 1st generation college students through a partnership with Florida International University (FIU), Miami Beach Chamber, and Miami Beach Police Athletic League
Funding
$105,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Miami Beach College Scholarship
Resolution
# of Youth Served (approx)
30
Dual Enrollment
Description
Increases dual enrollment courses at Miami Beach Senior High School and Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School
Funding
$62,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Dual Options
Resolution
# of Youth Served (approx)
1024
GED/ESOL
Description
Funds free English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and General Education Development (GED) classes to Miami Beach residents.
Funding
$17,700
Letter to Commission
Resolution
# of Adults Served (approx)
2,187
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Description
Provides professional development opportunities in Miami Beach Public schools to ensure every child has a teacher who is IB trained.
Funding
$50,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
IB Diploma Bound; Next Stop: IB Diploma
Resolution
Reso 2015-28930
# of Youth Served (approx)
6000
#MBHistory
Description
Creates and implements five, 30-minute live-streamed segments focusing on the role of Black, Jewish, Hispanic, and LGBTQ Miami Beach community members; forms the basis of a new curriculum on Miami Beach history that will be offered free of charge to public and private schools throughout the city.
Funding
$20,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
#MBHistory and Youth Commission
Resolution
Reso 2020-31467
# of Youth Served (approx)
6,000
Marching Band- Miami Beach Sr. High
Description
Provides funding to the Miami Beach Senior High School Marching Band for uniforms and instruments.
Funding
$20,000
Resolution
# of Youth Served (approx)
80
Math Interventionists
Description
Supplies one-on-one math instruction during the school day for youth struggling with mathematics
Funding
$20,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
X+Y
Resolution
Reso 2018-30259
# of Youth Served (approx)
100
Math Tutoring
Description
Provides one-on-one after-school math tutoring to students in need of math instruction.
Funding
$15,000
MB Magazine Article
Math X+Y
Resolution
Reso 2021-31562
# of Youth Served (approx)
100
Mental Health
Description
Provides Behavioral Health/Mental Health youth support services from the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Social Worker) at SPE, FFK8, NBE, Nautilus, MBSH, and BBE
Funding
$139,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Peace of Mind
Resolution
Reso 2019-30957
# of Youth Served (approx)
402
Miami-Dade College Dual Enrollment
Description
Increases dual enrollment courses at Miami Beach Senior High School and Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School.
Funding
$28,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Dual Options
Resolution
Reso 2019- 30958
# of Youth Served (approx)
TBD
Miami Dade College Miami Beach Scholarship Fund
Description
Need based scholarship for Miami Beach residents through a partnership with Miami Dade College Foundation, Miami Beach Chamber Foundation, Inc. , and Miami Beach Police Athletic League, Inc. The total amount of funding allocated from the City for this partnership with Miami Dade College is $36,000 which will be matched 2:1 by the Miami Dade College Foundation, Inc. for a total scholarship funding amount of $108,000 to be shared amongst eligible Miami Beach residents attending Miami Dade College in the 2024-2025 school year
Funding
$108,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Miami Beach College Scholarship
Resolution
# of Youth Served (approx)
30
Miami Beach Cares LGBTQ+ Youth Resources
Description
Provides funding for the development and implementation of a social media campaign for LGBTQ+ youth impacted by the "Parental Rights in Education" bill. You can access the Miami Beach Cares website by visiting www.miamibeachcares.lgbt
Funding
$75,000
Resolution
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Miami Beach Cares Supports LGBTQIA+ Youths
# of Youth Served (approx)
Nurse (Mental Health) - Municipal Partnership
Description
Provides Behavioral Health/Mental Health youth support services from the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Social Worker) at Ruth K Broad Elementary, TIE, and NBE
Funding
$16,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Peace of Mind
Resolution
# of Youth Served (approx)
60
PreKindergarten (PreK) Scholarship Program
Description
Expands hourly access to high-quality PreK providers for eligible Miami Beach families. To view the City of Miami Beach PreK Scholarship website, visit: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/prek
Funding
$657,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Brighter Futures Ahead
Resolution
# of Youth Served (approx)
158
Project SAFE
Description
Provides funding to support, educate, and empower South Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) community, in safe and diverse spaces, to promote dialogue, wellness, and to foster social change. You can access more information by visiting the Miami Beach Cares website: https://www.pridelines.org/
Funding
$25,000
Resolution
MB Magazine Article
Coming Out With Community Support
Miami Beach Cares Supports LGBTQIA+ Youths
# of Youth Served (approx)
Reading Interventionists
Description
Supplies one-on-one reading instruction during the school day for youth struggling with literacy
Funding
$50,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Building Future Bookworms
Resolution
Reso 2018-30259
# of Youth Served (approx)
175
Rock Ensemble
Description
Provides free music education from Young Musicians United to students after school.
Funding
$100,000
Resolution
MB Magazine Article
Beach Kids Rock to Beat of New Music Program
Ensemble Still Rocking Half-Century Later
# of Youth Served (approx)
18
SAFE Space LGBTQIA+ Youth Resources
Description
Provides funding to support, educate, and empower South Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth and community, in safe and diverse spaces, to promote dialogue, wellness, and to foster social change. You can access more information on SAFE Space by visiting the Miami Beach Cares website: https://www.pridelines.org/
Funding
$50,000
Resolution
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Coming Out With Community Support
Miami Beach Cares Supports LGBTQIA+ Youths
# of Youth Served (approx)
STEM Equipment
Description
On November 16, 2022, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution 2022-323995 to provide funding to Miami Beach Public Schools in the amount of $275,000 for Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) equipment.
On May 15, 2024 the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution 2024-33016 to provide additional funding of $394,000 to local Miami Beach Schools to purchase STEM equipment.
Funding
$669,000
Letter to Commission
Articles
Resolution
# of Youth Served (approx)
4500
STEAM Plus Program
Description
Provides opportunities for resident youth to engage with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Music (STEAM) and also strengthens career and college readiness.
Funding
$372,000
Letter to Commission
Annual Reports
Articles
Resolution
# of Youth Served (approx)
4500
Stop the Bleed Kits (FY22)
Description
Installed 349 'Stop the Bleed' Kits in Miami Beach public schools.
Funding
$20,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Stop The Bleed When Every Second Counts
Life Safety Program Empowers Youth
Resolution
Reso 2021-31862
# of Youth Served (approx)
6,500
Substitute Teachers
Description
The program provides free citywide parking to eligible City of Miami Beach substitute teachers. To qualify, substitutes must complete at least five school days of work at any local public school.
Funding
$5,000
Letter to Commission
Resolution
Reso 2021-31731
# of Youth Served (approx)
6000
Teacher Appreciation Event
Description
Event taking place May 12, 2025. Teachers from all Miami Beach public, private, and charter schools are invited to join us to celebrate their commitment to our Miami Beach youth. Doors will open at 4:00 pm with the event beginning at 5:00 pm. Complimentary parking will be available. Teachers will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious food, drinks, and entertainment, surrounded by colleagues and friends.
Registration to participate is required. To attend please register at https://online2.snapsurveys.com/vx44zg by April 1, 2025. Registration will be reviewed with school site administration with additional details to follow.
Funding
$20,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Resolution
Reso 2024-3306
# of Youth Served (approx)
Transcripts
Description
Covers the cost of obtaining transcripts from FIU, Miami Dade College, or University of Florida.
Funding
$10,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
College Transcript Incentive
Resolution
Reso 2021-31846
# of Youth Served (approx)
150
University of Florida Dual Enrollment
Description
Increases dual enrollment courses at Miami Beach Senior High School
Funding
$13,432
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Dual Options
Resolution
Reso 2022-32099
# of Youth Served (approx)
50
Virtual Tours (Deepsleep)
Description
Provides access to a virtual tour of each public school campus in Miami Beach, highlighting programs and facilities.
Funding
$20,200
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Step into Prime Time
Resolution
Reso 2021-31699
# of Youth Served (approx)
7,500
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten for one class at Biscayne Elmt.
Description
Provides access to a virtual tour of each public school campus in Miami Beach, highlighting programs and facilities.
Funding
$20,200
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Step into Prime Time
Resolution
Reso 2021-31699
# of Youth Served (approx)
7,500
Youth Job Fair
Description
The Youth Job Fair event is held bi-annually at MBSH and brings local employers to the High School to support youth employment. For information on registering as an employer, click here.
Funding
$1,000
Letter to Commission
MB Magazine Article
Youth Job Fair
Resolution
Reso 2019-30728
# of Youth Served (approx)
40
