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In March 2024, the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) recognized the recipients of its 2024 Outstanding Advocacy Awards, which honor state, local and individual PTA advocates for taking action to make a difference in the education, health, safety and well-being of every child. Maurits Acosta, a rising senior student at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School, was awarded the Outstanding Youth Advocate of the Year Award.
Maurits is an exceptional student leader and advocate for education who understands that student involvement is key to our country’s success. He works on increasing civic literacy and civic engagement among high school students across the country and advocates for increasing student representation in local government and PTA leadership in Florida. Maurits’ work on behalf of all students in Miami-Dade and across the country exemplifies the best of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. He has brought positive change to his community and beyond, through creativity, leadership and dedication to the causes he champions.
“First of all, I would like to congratulate Maurits on this well-deserved recognition. We are so proud of him and everything he has achieved,” said Board Member Alonso. “Maurits is a natural leader who puts his talents at the service of his community. His leadership journey is just getting started, and I cannot wait to see where it takes him.”
Additionally, Maurits Acosta was recently elected Student Advisor to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the 2024-2025 school year. The Student Advisor is the official student voice on the School Board, representing the District’s 330,000 plus students.
