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​​​​​For the 2026-2027 Mini-Grant Competition, M-DCPS Foundation received 51 mini-grant applications from schools across the district. After careful review nine (9) winning teachers will receive a $3,000 grant each to fund their innovative programs. Congratulations! 

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And the winners are....​​​​​​​​

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South Region:

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Hammocks Middle School – Lois K. Seaman

“Sowing the Seeds of Sustainability”

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South Dade Senior High School – Mark V. Godinez 

“Academy of IT & AI Collaborative Studio: Fusing Technology and Marketing Through STEAM”

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Southwood Middle School – Vivian M. Ventura 

“Keep Southwood Sounding Sweet: Cello Repair Initiative”

 

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Central Region:

iTech @ Thomas A. Edison Educational Center – Dr. Ledly O. Moss 

“CyberForge: Building Future Cyber Defenders Through Networking, AI, and Competitive Cybersecurity Excellence”

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Jesse J. McCrary Jr. Elementary School – Elani R. Walters 

“Dolphin Discovery Lab”

 

Lillie C. Evans K-8 Center – Latrice R. Bethea

“Virtual Reality Science Lab”

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North Region:

 

Lawton Chiles Middle School – Yania I. Ramirez

“Food Science & Culinary Innovation Grant”

 

Miami Lakes K-8 Center – Rachel Rhodes 

“Safe Seats for Strong Readers”

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North Glade Elementary School – Jasmine Hart 

“Living Literature Lab: A Differentiated Student-Centered Approach to Gifted Learning”

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