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The MIA Wave - The Voice of the Student

School:: Marco Island Academy
Subject:: Language Arts
Teacher:: Keith Scalia
Students Impacted:: 325
Grade:: 9-12
Date:: August 1, 2025

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Goal

Our goal is to fully fund the yearly subscription for our online newspaper www.themiawave.org with our provider SNO Sites.

(Written by an MIA Student)

What will be done with my students

From traditional newspaper writing, to podcasts, to video segments, our publication aims to amplify the voices of students. We not only cover school-related matters but also feature interesting people and stories from the greater SWFL area. Additionally, we discuss newsworthy events taking place in our county, state, and nation, all from the perspective of our generation.

The Wave staff studies the NSPA Model Code of Ethics for HS Journalists, the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics, and the ONA Social Newsgathering Ethics Code. The editors base their story decisions and policies on these standards.

(Written by an MIA Student)

Benefits to my students

In 2025, The Wave was recognized as a "Distinguished Site" by SNO Sites, being one of only five schools in Florida and 73 schools in the nation to earn this designation of outstanding journalism.

Our goal is to continue to be a nationally recognized publication.

SNO Sites also offers curriculum and lessons that cover writing and reporting, multimedia, and principles of journalism.

(Written by an MIA Student)

Budget Narrative

Although MIA is located on destination island, many of the students that attend the school come from families with humble beginnings that work extremely hard to support one another.

We believe that every student at MIA deserves to experience the same opportunities as their peers and attempt to provide as many as we are able. Yet, there are roadblocks to funding them, as charter schools must fundraise to merely operate our buildings and support our budgets each year.

Grants such as these provide tremendous help in financially supporting students' passions and connecting us back to the true reason we are all invested in education.

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#	Item	Cost
1	SNO Sites Website Hosting	$750.00
	Total:	$750.00

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