EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 27 MIN
The Charter School Changing Lives in Florida City | Andres Camacho
from A Day in Miami Show · host A Day in Miami
Andres Camacho joins us to share the story of Miami Community Charter School — a K through 12 institution that's been quietly transforming lives in Florida City for years. He walks us through how the school is structured, who owns it, how it's funded, and what makes it different from a traditional public school experience.We get into favorite programs, sports, alumni involvement, post-graduation support, social emotional learning, and how the school is adapting to the latest technology — including the ongoing debate around phones in the classroom. Andres also opens up about the growth of Florida City, success stories, and what's next for the school.This is what education that truly serves its community looks like.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro0:58 About Andres and Miami Community Charter School2:47 Working in Advertising3:20 Being on the Board4:03 Who Owns the Charter School4:57 From Kindergarten to High School6:04 Adapting to Latest Technology7:00 Alumni Involvement7:34 Favorite Programs10:11 Sports10:50 Growth of Florida City13:07 Running for Mayor?13:33 Success Stories14:44 Programs16:07 Favorite Memories17:04 Post-Graduation Support18:20 Social Emotional Learning20:04 School Funding and Application Process22:01 Phones as a Distraction22:36 Plans for the Future24:11 Top 3 Restaurants26:23 Outro
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Andres Camacho joins us to share the story of Miami Community Charter School — a K through 12 institution that's been quietly transforming lives in Florida City for years. He walks us through how the school is structured, who owns it, how it's funded, and what makes it different from a traditional public school experience.We get into favorite programs, sports, alumni involvement, post-graduation support, social emotional learning, and how the school is adapting to the latest technology — including the ongoing debate around phones in the classroom. Andres also opens up about the growth of Florida City, success stories, and what's next for the school.This is what education that truly serves its community looks like.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro0:58 About Andres and Miami Community Charter School2:47 Working in Advertising3:20 Being on the Board4:03 Who Owns the Charter School4:57 From Kindergarten to High School6:04 Adapting to Latest Technology7:00 Alumni Involvement7:34 Favorite Programs10:11 Sports10:50 Growth of Florida City13:07 Running for Mayor?13:33 Success Stories14:44 Programs16:07 Favorite Memories17:04 Post-Graduation Support18:20 Social Emotional Learning20:04 School Funding and Application Process22:01 Phones as a Distraction22:36 Plans for the Future24:11 Top 3 Restaurants26:23 Outro
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