M-DCPS School Board Voted To Reopen Schools No Later Than October 14
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M-DCPS School Board Voted To Reopen Schools No Later Than October 14

By Fabiha Faruque Miami-Dade County Public Schools School Board voted on Tuesday to initiate reopenings on October 14. The re-institution of in-person classes is expected to endure a faltering process until the district is fully operational on October 21st. The board made their decision during an elongated Monday meeting. Having been extended for over 18…

MDCPS Officials Disclose Plans To Approach 2020-2021 School Year
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MDCPS Officials Disclose Plans To Approach 2020-2021 School Year

By Fabiha Faruque Under assertions of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS), the reopening of all public institutions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic is more than likely. Earlier via a live Zoom meeting, MDCPS officials had announced the details of reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year. Miami-Dade Public Schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho elaborated with a…

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Exploring Social Media and Journalism at #MDCPSConnects

By Khimmoy Hudson MIAMI – Journalism, and the media business, is constantly evolving. Every year Miami-Dade County Public Schools addresses these changes at a student social media forum. On January 21, student journalists from across the district were invited to the MDCPS School Board auditorium to meet with, and learn from, experienced journalists from every…

Miami Dade Teachers Could See Salary Increase with Referendum 362
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Miami Dade Teachers Could See Salary Increase with Referendum 362

By Karla Perez Children spend more time at school than anywhere else. Other than parents, teachers are – arguably – the most influential adults in a child’s life. Yet, despite the awesome responsibility that comes with educating, coaching and caring for the world’s future leaders, Florida’s teachers make well below the national average. Standardized testing…

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Superintendents Meet to Discuss School Safety

By Abigail Castro On June 25, Broward County Superintendent Robert Runcie and Miami-Dade County Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, joined a 12-member panel of local students, parents and teachers to discuss school safety ahead of the upcoming academic year. SUPERINTENDENTS ON SAFETY: @MDCPS’ @MiamiSup & @browardschools’ @RobertwRuncie meet to discuss school safety TONIGHT at 7 on #NBC6….

The Ribbon is Cut: MLEC Introduces a New Strand
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The Ribbon is Cut: MLEC Introduces a New Strand

By Rozany Guzman This morning, Miami Lakes Educational Center had the opportunity to unveil the newest addition to the MLEC family, the new Trade and Industry strand: Building Automation Systems Technology (BAST). Superintendent Alberto Carvalho @MiamiSup and Madam Chair Perla Tabares Hantman @MDCPSPHantman cut the ribbon to MLEC’s newest strand: Building Automation Systems Technology pic.twitter.com/VYcFqSEMYO…

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Announces He Will Stay in Miami
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Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Announces He Will Stay in Miami

By Devin Dubon Applause erupted at the emergency school board meeting convened by Alberto Carvalho as he announced that he will remain as Superintendent of Miami Dade Public Schools. He’s staying. @MiamiSup said against what is best for his career, he’s staying where his heart is: Miami. @nbc6 Heaped praise on NY Mayor Bill DiBlasio…

Miami-Dade Superintendent Carvalho to Become New York City’s Education Chief
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Miami-Dade Superintendent Carvalho to Become New York City’s Education Chief

By Abigail Castro Alberto Carvalho, Miami-Dade’s longtime superintendent, is set to become the next chancellor of the New York City Department of Education according to Bill de Blasio, NYC mayor. https://twitter.com/NYCMayor/status/968991221891903489 School district spokeswoman, Daisy Gonzalez-Diego, said Carvalho was offered the job, but has not yet formally accepted the position. Carvalho has served as superintendent…

MLEC Journalism Students Attend MDCPS Social Media Forum 2017
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MLEC Journalism Students Attend MDCPS Social Media Forum 2017

By Abigail Castro Social media has revolutionized the world, integrating itself into everyone’s daily life. From children to elders, the reach of social media has no exceptions. It has become a global medium for communication and connection. Users turn to social media for news, updates, and entertainment.   As technology continues to advance, social media…