Unlock Your Future in Tech: Apply Now for a Google-Certified Scholarship with Miami EdTech
We’re thrilled to announce that Miami EdTech has officially partnered with Grow with Google to provide fully funded scholarships for career-ready certifications. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upskill, these programs are designed to help you build in-demand digital and technical skills—no degree or prior experience required. Available Google Career Certificates Participants can […]
Not Just for Students: A Parent’s Guide to Using AI for Supporting Education
Most of the conversations I hear about Artificial Intelligence focus on how and if students are using AI and how teachers can use it for efficiency. However, it can also be a tremendous tool for parents. I do not know how I would support my eight year old in an academically rigorous dual language program […]
Why ISTE 2025 Should Be Your Next Professional Development Investment?
June is here, and that means ISTE 2025 is right around the corner. As the premier conference for educational technology, ISTE 2025 is the best place for educators to invest in their professional development this year. Whether you’re a classroom teacher just beginning to explore educational technology or a district leader architecting comprehensive digital transformation, I can’t recommend […]
From the Court to the Classroom: NBA’s Myles Turner Teams Up with Miami EdTech to Champion STEM in Indiana
At Miami EdTech, we believe STEM education should spark imagination, build confidence, and show students that creativity and curiosity can take them anywhere—from building robots to shooting hoops in the NBA. That belief came to life during a very special visit to Irvington Community Middle School—one of our partner schools in Indiana—when Indiana Pacers star […]
Miami EdTech Partners with HP & Mission 44 to Launch Future of Work Hub
We’re excited to share some incredible news — Miami EdTech is partnering with HP and Mission 44 to bring a new Future of Work Skills Hub to life right here in Miami! This collaboration is part of a larger mission to close the digital divide and equip young people with the tools, training, and mentorship […]
AI’s Jagged Edge: Why Simple Tasks Still Trip It Up
At FETC 2025 in Orlando, I attended a session by Monica Burns titled “Bringing AI to Your Team: Tips for Introducing AI to Your Colleagues.” During the talk, she mentioned a term I hadn’t heard before: “jagged technological frontier.” It refers to how AI can handle complex tasks yet sometimes fails at basic ones. This […]
From Trainings to Triumph: Reliving the First-Ever South Florida Showdown
The South Florida Showdown took place on March 15th, 2025 and featured teams from all 3 South Florida Districts – Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. For the first time EVER, these districts competed unlike ever before! What began as a bold idea to unite students across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties through Minecraft Education […]
AI Replacing Teachers? Why Human Connection Still Matters
The idea of AI replacing teachers is making headlines—and raising eyebrows. While the teaching profession continues to offer job security in many places, finding and retaining qualified educators remains a challenge. From my experience working in schools and serving on hiring committees, I’ve seen just how hard it is to fill these essential roles. However, […]
Summer Youth Internship Program: Empowering Miami’s Future Workforce
This week, I had the privilege of attending the 10th Annual Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP) Kickoff, an inspiring event celebrating a decade of impact in preparing Miami-Dade high school students for the workforce. This initiative, powered by Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Career and Technical Education Department, CareerSource South Florida, The Children’s Trust, EdFed, […]
From Enthusiasm to Action: How Higher Education Can Finally Get AI Right
A recent wave of survey data in higher education underscores a remarkable trend: 82% of institutional leaders rank AI as important as their other top educational priorities. Despite this enthusiasm, a clear and unified path to integrate artificial intelligence responsibly remains elusive. During a recent webinar with AI company Grammarly and some of the administrators […]