By Kevin Perez Miami Dade County Public Schools officially reopened its doors to its approximate 356,086 students on Monday, August 23rd. For many students, this is their first time being on school grounds since early 2020 and it will certainly look different. Prior to the schools reopening, the school board agreed on new COVID-19 guidelines,…
By Valentina Foglia For two days in a row, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students and teachers haven’t been able to access the district’s new e-learning website — for a county that is doing virtual back-to-school, this has unleashed chaos. Parents are angry. Teachers are exhausted. Students are desperate. Some parents and students alike have…
By Khimmoy Hudson Teaching is an art. The work of a good artist, or teacher, can be best described as ingenious, inspiring, and oftentimes spontaneous—this is the true essence of education. The oeuvre of Mrs. Erica Evans-DeSimone is characterized by her colorful passion for teaching, her brushstrokes of wisdom, and her unique approach to delivering…
By Fabiha Faruque On Wednesday night, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho touched on the topic of institutional reopening during a School Board meeting. The possibility of opening doors to students and teachers appears minimal as it largely piggybacks off COVID-19 numbers, according to Carvalho. Having approved the mandatory social distancing plans of…