Virtutem Populo

Virtutem Populo is a student-led nonprofit organization that seeks to empower youth to live a more civically active lifestyle.

[Virtutem Populo @virtutem_populo]

Last night at our Civic Excellence Gala: Passing the Torch, we celebrated the founder of Virtutem Populo, whose passion and leadership have inspired countless young Floridians to engage, lead, and make a difference. Thank you Maurits!

[Global Ties Miami @GlobalTiesMiami]

Roberto Carmona, President of the @miamidadedsga , and Maurits Acosta, founder of @virtutem_populo , shared their inspiring leadership journeys with our international visitors. Their commitment to youth empowerment and civic engagement is truly impactful!

[Miami-Dade Schools @MDCPS]

We’re thrilled to welcome Maurits Acosta as @MDCPS’ Student Advisor to the School Board! An advocate for students on the board, Maurits is ready to inspire and lead. #Leadership #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

[Maurits E. Acosta @MDCPSStudentRep]

Today I was officially introduced as the new student advisor to the School Board of Miami-Dade County.

Now, it’s time to get to work to make sure MDCPS continues being a model district for all things student representation and empowerment within our schools! 🗣️📚

[Virtutem Populo @virtutem_populo]

Thank you for your continued support!

[Educational Federal Credit Union @EdFedCU]

Celebrating leaders of tomorrow! @virtutem_populo’s Civic Excellence Gala, proudly sponsored by @EdFedCU, recently honored the next generation of difference-makers through outstanding student activism and leadership. Be inspired to ignite change in your community. @mauritsacosta

[Maurits Acosta @maurits_acosta]

Very grateful to @Ogilbert and @MayorDaniella for officially declaring June 7th, 2024, as Youth Governance Day in Miami-Dade. Also thankful for all of our municipal partners who hosted a student last week. You all made a difference!

[Maurits Acosta @maurits_acosta]

12 cities and 12 high school students as mayors for the day. Now that’s what I call civic engagement.

Last week my team and I at @virtutem_populo hosted the first ever Miami-Dade Youth Governance Day, where young folks took over municipal governments for a day. #Impact

[Maurits Acosta @maurits_acosta]

Excited to announce that I was recently elected Student Advisor to the School Board of Miami-Dade County for the 2024-2025 school year.

Now, let’s get to work for the 330,000+ students of @MDCPS!

#YourBestChoiceMDCPS

[NationalPTA @NationalPTA]

Congratulations to our Outstanding Youth Advocate of the Year awardee, Maurits Acosta from Hialeah Miami Lakes PTSA in Hialeah, Florida! Special thanks to @UBER for supporting this award.

[Virtutem Populo @virtutem_populo]

Thank you, EdFed, for your longtime support of civic education. We are forever grateful for our partnership and look forward to next year’s Civic Knowledge Bowl.

[Educational Federal Credit Union @EdFedCU]

Powered by @EdFedCU, the 2nd annual @Virtutem_Populo Civic Knowledge Bowl is South Florida’s premier high school civic trivia game show. #EdFed congratulates students from @hml_trojans, @barbaragolemansrhigh, @saswolfson, & @sasnorth.rhokappa who took part at @mdcnorth.

[Virtutem Populo @virtutem_populo]

@maurits_acosta @cityofhialeah @MayorMannyCid @SteveBovo @MiamiLakesNews @CokeFlorida @SenReneGarciaFL @SenReneGarcia

[Virtutem Populo @virtutem_populo]

The 2023 City of Hialeah vs Town of Miami Lakes Charity Basketball Game was a huge success! 🇺🇸❤️💙

Not only did we raise thousands of dollars for civic education, but we united and brought together the community for a fun night filled with food, music, and basketball. 🌭🏀🎺

[M-DCPS North Region @MDCPSNorth]

Maurits Acosta, from @HMLSrHighSchool, is one of 2 students selected as U.S. Senate Youth Program delegates. Along with a $10,000 scholarship, Maurits will experience a 1 week trip to DC where he will meet with @POTUS and the Supreme Court. @SuptDotres #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

[Miami Lakes, FL @MiamiLakesNews]

Join us on Tuesday, December 5 for this year's City of Hialeah vs Town of Miami Lakes Charity Basketball Game, benefitting @virtutem_populo in their mission of civic education for the youth.🏀
>>>https://t.co/VmmARkLcqC

[Virtutem Populo @virtutem_populo]

We proudly invite you to the second annual Hialeah vs Miami Lakes Charity Basketball Game benefiting our civic education programs. We are excited to have @MayorBovo and @MayorMannyCid lead two teams in a friendly game of basketball at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Sr. High School. 🏀🎶🍔

[Maurits Acosta @maurits_acosta]

The VP Constitution Day Recap Video is here!

Thank you to our guest speakers and @mlms_warriors, @BGEC_MiaLks, and @MiamiLakesK8, and @MaterLakes for attending!

@virtutem_populo is creating the next generation of leaders who will shape our country for years to come 🇺🇸

[Educational Federal Credit Union @EdFedCU]

The @EdFedCU Student Spotlight is on @HMLSrHighSchool junior @maurits_acosta. From legislation to leadership roles, he is dedicated to improving education, empowering his community, & creating a civic-minded society through his nonprofit @virtutem_populo. @miamischools @DadePta

[Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. @SuptDotres]

Maurits Acosta @HMLSrHighSchool is serving as our intern for the summer. What a pleasure to have him with us and include him in the decisions we make on behalf of students. Bright, articulate, committed to community service. @MDCPS

[Virtutem Populo @virtutem_populo]

Thank you for your continued support! ❤️💙

[Educational Federal Credit Union @EdFedCU]

EdFed’s Week in Review: From the @sofloboat show and the @nafmiami @coralreefhs graduation ceremony to our Hubert O. Sibley Scholarship Ceremony, #EdFed is always proud to support our community. @edfedcu was also a proud sponsor of @virtutem_populo’s Night of Global Engagement.

[Maurits Acosta @maurits_acosta]

This past week I presented the 2nd “Maurits Acosta Warrior Spirit Award” to Maria Bracho, a highly dedicated and hard working student who has served the MLMS community for the past 3 years. It is very humbling to have my legacy continue two years since my graduation. #MLMSWarrior