Miami-Dade County Public Schools system to track contracts behind schedule

Miami-Dade County Public Schools system to track contracts behind schedule’ Personnel issues are part of delay, according to software company When Superintendent Alberto Carvalho courted Black Miami to support the $1.2 billion general obligation bond, he promised that the Miami-Dade County Public Schools District would track Black business participation. In an ideal world, Carvalho wanted…

Miami-Dade Schools win $15 million federal grant for magnet programs

Miami-Dade Schools win $15 million federal grant for magnet programs’ Miami-Dade County Public Schools was one of four Florida school districts to win a $15 million grant from The U.S. Education Department’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program to implement magnet schools that increase racial integration, promote academic opportunity and excellence. The Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant aims to eliminate,…

We can ensure that student discipline measures are on the right track

We can ensure that student discipline measures are on the right track’ School safety and student discipline will always be primary concerns among policy makers, district administrators, principals, teachers, parents, students and school stakeholders. As the ultimate authority for ensuring school safety and setting standards for student discipline, the Miami-Dade County School Board must effectively…