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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program graduates 200 new educators for South Florida schools

More than 200 new educators have completed the Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP) to fill teaching vacancies across South Florida. The program provides financial reimbursement for certification and general knowledge testing to help address a local shortage of approximately 300 teachers.

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Why It Matters

The addition of 200 new teachers aims to address a regional shortage of 300 educators, directly impacting staffing levels in Miami-Dade and Broward County public schools for the upcoming academic year.

Key Facts

  • More than 200 new educators completed the Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP).
  • The program aims to address a local teacher shortage estimated at 300 positions.
  • TAP provides reimbursement for general knowledge and certification testing costs.
  • Broward County Public Schools begin the new school year on Monday, Aug. 10.
  • Miami-Dade Public Schools begin the new school year on Thursday, Aug. 13.
  • The program is intended to continue recruiting and training educators for future years.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUnited Way Miami“Partner organization involved in addressing teacher shortages.”organizationAchieve Miami“Nonprofit organization that operates the Teacher Accelerator Program.”personSymeria Hudson“President and CEO of United Way Miami.”organizationMiami-Dade Public School“School district starting the new year on Aug. 13.”organizationBroward County Public Schools“School district starting the new year on Aug. 10.”personAlexis Robinson“A new teacher who completed the TAP program.”