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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Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Speaks out on Immigration Policy

By Nathalie Del Valle and Devin Dubon Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has taken a stance on the controversial policy that separates children from their parents after they enter the country illegally. This change came after the widespread publicity of one of these holding facilities located in Homestead. On Twitter, Carvalho revealed that…

MLEC Tops Last Year’s Test Scores
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MLEC Tops Last Year’s Test Scores

  By Yasmine Mezawi Through trial and error, through countless restless nights of doing homework and projects, and through the never-ending cycle of studying, Miami Lakes Educational Center students have achieved yet another milestone. Even when the school has almost reached the summit of excellence, the students’ dedication always seems to surpass everyone’s expectations. The…

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…