Palm Beach schools named model for Cambridge implementation; student government reports 6,124 responses to hunger survey

Cambridge officials recognized the Palm Beach County School District as a model for "equity and excellence in Cambridge implementation," citing long-term expansion of Cambridge-aligned curriculum and growing student participation.

Dr. Matthew Kaye and Jeremy Riggio of Cambridge told the board the district has expanded Cambridge programs across 57 schools and that more students each year are taking Cambridge courses and exams. Cambridge described the district’s strategy as opening access to high-quality coursework and tying Cambridge diploma candidates to scholarship opportunities.

Separately, student county president Isabella Marisola reported on the Palm Beach Hunger Initiative. Marisola said student government designed a Google form to gather data on student hunger and related issues and had received 6,124 responses, which student leaders plan to use to identify patterns and develop targeted strategies.

Board and community members praised the district’s Cambridge progress and the student-led hunger work. The Cambridge recognition plaque was presented on the record; the student government report was delivered during the regular agenda.

What's next: District and Cambridge officials said they will continue the partnership to expand access; student government said collected data will inform future interventions and outreach to schools across the county.

Direct quotations in this article are taken from the board presentation and the student government report as recorded in the meeting transcript.