At the June meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board, District 1 School Board member Dr. Steve Gallon III presented an agenda item that addressed the need for review of the District’s Diversity, Equity, and Excellence Advisory Committee (DEEAC) and compliance reporting. The establishment of DEEAC in 2001 further codified the District’s commitment to educational…
Greetings: I hope that this June 2017 Newsletter finds you and your family in the joy and laughter of summer. The 2016-2017 school year has provided tremendous excitement, success, and opportunity for our educators, staff, and most important, our students. I have been deeply humbled and honored to continue my life’s work and commitment to…
When people buy a home, the quality of schools in the surrounding area is a factor that carries significant influence. We’ve always known that good schools attract families with school-age children. In fact, a 2013 survey of nearly 1,000 prospective home buyers conducted by realtor.com® showed that 91 percent said that the quality of neighborhood schools were critical…
Miami-Dade County Public Schools is looking to have a stocked pantry to have food ready for low-income children in the event a hurricane shuts disrupts the area. That’s the plan offered in a policy item that likely will be approved at Wednesday’s school board meeting. The proposal by District One Board Member Steve Gallon III…
Fresh off his victory celebration in the District 1 School Board race, Steve Gallon received well-wishes from his campaign team, new board colleagues and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. He didn’t hear from Wilbert “Tee” Holloway, the man he defeated in a sometimes ugly, heated election. “I have not heard from Mr. Holloway,” Gallon said. Since Election…
Steve Gallon III, Miami-Dade School Board Member for District One, received the Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award from the National School Boards Association Council of Urban Boards of Education’s (CUBE). Micah Ali, chairman of the Council of Urban Boards of Education, lauded Gallon in announcing the honor. “For nearly 30 years, at every level…
Dr. Steve Gallon III was proud and excited to support and speak at Fathers MIA Spring Gala to stand in support of young ladies and provide scholarships toward their education. He was also proud of the men who are committed to stand up and provide, protect, and be present in the lives of our girls. Kudos…
Dr. Steve Gallon III was honored to host Georges Alexis and Brandon Williams who are both graduating seniors from District 1’s Miami Norland Senior High School. These young men reminded many to not paint the image of young Black male youth from the urban core with one broad brush. He wishes them continued success, strength, wisdom,…
Dr. Steve Gallon III was honored to recognize Coach Louie Bing, Jr. for his lifelong commitment to education, children and youth. The Organization recognizes those individuals who help the youth in our community, provides workshops, clinics for coaches and students, provides scholarships for our youth and serve approximately 6000 youths and adults Dr. Steve Gallon…
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Miami-Dade Public Schools leaders are touting a $4 million project to fix up Toussaint L’ouverture Elementary. “We promised that these dollars would be invested in all sectors, ZIP codes, of the community beginning with the neediest schools first,” Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said. The project is funded thanks to a $1.2 billion…