{"id":821,"date":"2026-06-10T22:04:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T22:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/?p=821"},"modified":"2026-06-10T22:04:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T22:04:13","slug":"dr-bernard-w-h-jennings-announces-candidacy-for-miami-dade-county-school-board-district-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/?p=821","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Bernard W. H. Jennings Announces Candidacy for Miami-Dade County School Board District 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<!-- image --><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-820\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fa34224acf4c483d1ba93e5c9e0b9414-686x1024.jpg\" width=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fa34224acf4c483d1ba93e5c9e0b9414-686x1024.jpg 686w, https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fa34224acf4c483d1ba93e5c9e0b9414-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fa34224acf4c483d1ba93e5c9e0b9414-768x1147.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fa34224acf4c483d1ba93e5c9e0b9414.jpg 948w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<!-- content -->\n<p><span>Community leader, educator, author, and Florida Memorial University Board Chairman Dr. Bernard W. H. Jennings today announced his candidacy for the Miami-Dade County School Board, District 1.<\/span><\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/?p=819\">WORKFORCE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY IN DOWNTOWN DAVIE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>Dr. Jennings brings decades of leadership in education, public service, parental engagement, youth advocacy, and nonprofit governance to the race. As Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Florida Memorial University, South Florida\u2019s only Historically Black College and University, Jennings has helped lead initiatives focused on student success, workforce development, international partnerships, and educational excellence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cI believe every child deserves access to a world-class education, safe schools, engaged parents, and a clear pathway from the classroom to college, careers, entrepreneurship, and lifelong success,\u201d said Jennings.<\/span><\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/?p=817\">South Dade Shoutout: Craig Garrett with Sandy Hoppe, CEO &amp; Founder of Slick\u2019s Kicks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>Dr. Jennings is widely recognized as the initiator of Florida\u2019s landmark HB 775, known as the Ethan Good Dad Act, legislation designed to strengthen parental responsibility and increase positive parental involvement in children\u2019s lives. He is also the Amazon best-selling author of Ethan\u2019s Good Dad Act: A Father Turns His Lemons into Lemonade So That All Good Dads Can Take a Sip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Throughout his career, Jennings has served as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Chairman, Florida Memorial University Board of Trustees\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Former Executive Director, Miami-Dade Democratic Executive Committee\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Community advocate and nonprofit leader\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Mentor to the 5000 Role Models of Excellence \u2013 with Congresswoman Frederica Wilson<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Elected 24th Democratic Congressional Delegate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Founder of the Nationally recognized Good Dad Act movement\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>His campaign will focus on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Academic Excellence\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Parent Engagement\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Teacher Support\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>School Safety\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Workforce and Career Readiness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>STEM and Technology Education\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Fiscal Accountability\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>College and Career Pathways\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>\u201cParents, teachers, students, and taxpayers deserve leadership that listens, collaborates, and delivers results. Together we can prepare every child for success in a rapidly changing world.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/?p=815\">Moss Center Heats Up The Summer With Comedy, Dance, Jazz, And Classic Rock<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>For more information contact:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Friends of Dr. Bernard W. H. Jennings<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Phone: (786) 486-7217<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Community leader, educator, author, and Florida Memorial University Board Chairman Dr. Bernard W. H. Jennings today announced his candidacy for the Miami-Dade County School Board, District 1. Dr. Jennings brings decades of leadership in education, public service, parental engagement, youth advocacy, and nonprofit governance to the race. 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